A new study illustrates that the future of farming is reliant on interdisciplinary collaborations to tackle significant challenges such as efficient nutrient use and resource management. Published in Global Change Biology, it showcases five case studies highlighting advancements like soft robotics and nanosensors developed by the Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems, alongside innovations in phosphorus recovery and fertilizer use from the Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability Center. The study underscores the importance of integrating biology, engineering, chemistry, and data science in agricultural research.
Feeding a growing global population while managing limited natural resources presents ongoing challenges for scientists, engineers, farmers and policymakers, the researchers said.
Working across disciplines doesn't just expand our toolkit-it reshapes the questions we ask, said Vesna Bacheva.
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