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The research aims to enhance the efficiency of photosynthesis in rice by introducing C4 pathways using maize PEPC.

June 20, 2026PLANT PHYSIOLOGYOpen Access

Put some pep in your step: Engineering C4 photosynthesis into rice using maize PEPC

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The research aims to enhance the efficiency of photosynthesis in rice by introducing C4 pathways using maize PEPC.
Employed genetic engineering techniques to incorporate maize PEPC into rice plants.
Assessed the photosynthetic performance and growth metrics in engineered rice varieties.
Engineered rice exhibited significantly improved photosynthetic efficiency compared to non-engineered varieties.
Observations indicate enhanced growth and yield potential linked to C4 photosynthesis traits.

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Engineering enhances C4 photosynthesis in rice, suggesting potential for improved crop yield.

Abstract

Alison Rose Gill; Put some pep in your step: Engineering C4 photosynthesis into rice using maize PEPC, Plant Physiology, , kiag388, https://doi.org/10.1093

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Alison R. Gill (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362de1db0793dc1a535d65 https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiag388

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Engineering enhances C4 photosynthesis in rice, suggesting potential for improved crop yield.

Abstract

Alison Rose Gill; Put some pep in your step: Engineering C4 photosynthesis into rice using maize PEPC, Plant Physiology, , kiag388, https://doi.org/10.1093

Put some pep in your step: Engineering C4 photosynthesis into rice using maize PEPC

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Put some pep in your step: Engineering C4 photosynthesis into rice using maize PEPC

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