Lu Kuan-jen
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Lu Kuan-jen is a prominent researcher at Academia Sinica in Taiwan, known for her groundbreaking work in genetic engineering of plants. She led a study that developed a genetically modified thale cress plant capable of capturing 50% more carbon dioxide and producing significantly higher seed yields. Lu has referred to these enhanced plants as 'magic plants' due to their accelerated growth and increased biomass, which could play a crucial role in addressing global food security and carbon emission challenges.
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Academia Sinica researcher and lead author Lu Kuan-jen said the new system could cut carbon emissions and raise yields without additional equipment or labor costs.
Taiwan develops carbon-capturing, fast-growing plantTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·
Taiwan· 2025-10-04
Taiwan· 2025-10-04
