TED: How we can make crops survive without water | Jill Farrant

The video discusses the potential of resurrection plants in addressing global food security challenges due to population growth and climate change. It explains how these plants can survive extreme drought by losing most of their water and reviving when rehydrated. The video explores various plant survival strategies, the importance of desiccation tolerance, and ongoing research to genetically modify crops using resurrection plant genes. The goal is to develop drought-tolerant crops by understanding and mimicking the natural mechanisms of these plants.

What are the potential effects of climate change on agricultural practices?

How do deep-rooted plants manage to access water during droughts?

What is the relationship between resurrection plants and the development of drought-tolerant crops?

Discuss the importance of understanding plant mechanisms for desiccation tolerance.