Project Summary:

Addressing the critical challenge of feeding a growing global population without degrading the planet, this project tests sustainable agricultural methods right here on campus. Working in the NAU experimental greenhouse, the research team is investigating whether inoculating rice plants with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) can boost crop yields while simultaneously lowering greenhouse gas emissions. By measuring real-time fluxes of methane and carbon dioxide, this student-led study seeks to provide actionable data for farmers, turning rice fields into ecosystems that support both food security and climate health.

Project Lead:

Alejandro Grajal-Puche

Project Advisor:

Dr. Catherin Propper

Date:

12/5/2022

Funding Amount:

$2,500

Department:

Biological Sciences

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