Researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have successfully produced ‘Photosynthesis Enhancer’ using carbon dots technology. The gadget is capable of increasing crop yields between 20 and 30 percent.
Through the innovation, the photosynthesis rate increases between 20 and 80 percent depending on the type of crop. Furthermore, the cost to produce carbon dots is about 90 percent lower than the conventional method.
The increase in photosynthesis rate encourages plant growth, shortens the harvest period, and increases yields.
