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Harnessing AI to Enhance Photosynthesis Enzymes for Heat-Resilient Crops

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Rising global temperatures challenge crop productivity, prompting exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize plant biology. One focus is enhancing photosynthesis enzymes to help crops tolerate heat stress. TL;DR The text says photosynthesis enzymes lose efficiency under heat, affecting crop yields. The article reports AI models can predict enzyme structures and simulate mutations to improve thermal stability. The text mentions integration of AI-optimized enzymes may support crop resilience amid climate changes. Photosynthesis Enzymes and Plant Growth Photosynthesis enzymes convert sunlight into chemical energy, essential for plant development. Heat can reduce their efficiency, impacting overall crop performance and yield. AI in Protein Structure Prediction Advances in AI allow for detailed modeling of enzyme structures based on amino acid sequences. These predictions help identify how enzymes might respond to environmental stresses ...