Joanne Chory: How supercharged plants could slow climate change

The speaker, a plant geneticist, discusses the potential of plants to combat climate change by enhancing their natural ability to sequester CO2. She highlights the role of suberin in carbon storage and the advancements in plant genetics that enable the modification of plant traits. The proposed solution involves increasing suberin production, root growth, and root depth in plants. Despite challenges such as land use and farmer adoption, the speaker remains optimistic about the potential of plants to address climate change.

What challenges does the speaker mention regarding the adoption of new plant traits by farmers?

How does the speaker propose to ensure that the new plant traits do not negatively impact crop yields?

What optimistic view does the speaker express about the potential of plants in addressing climate change?

What is the ultimate goal of the speaker's research on plants in relation to climate change?