Mechanisms of engineering plants for promoting growth in harsh conditions
Mobilize carbon sourced nanocellulose to the cell walls and promote plant growth
Materials: Bamboo, flax, hemp
Applications: sustainable solutions, agriculture
Objectives:
- Accelerates sustainable growth plans
- High throughput manufacturing
- Smart traceability
- Design-induced pseudo-plasticity
- Biodegradable or recyclable
- Engaging communities in rural areas
Potential collaborators: Ellen Arruda, Andre Boehman, Diann Brei, Daniel Cooper, Neil Dasgupta, James Holly Jr., Julia Kramer, Allen Liu Volker Sick, Sita Sayal, Ulrich Scheven, Steve Skerlos, Sita Syal, Margaret Woodridge
Funding: USDA, DOE, NSF, DOC, Ford, Toyota, Faurecia, BASF