Through this project, the researchers from partnering institutions will collect data on three central Climate Smart interventions that sequesters carbon dioxide – silicon, algae and rock powder. It also influences soil health and moisture flux.”Īccording to Khan, estimations are that an increase of 3-4 degrees (Celsius) would reduce plant productivity by 15%-35% before the end of the 21st century. “For example, higher temperature stress will significantly limit plant growth, biomass and yield. “Climate changes hinder the desired natural plant productivity and threaten food security,” said Venkatesh Balan, associate professor of engineering technology at UH. In addition, the study will provide information on sustainable farming practices. The team will quantify the benefits and costs of growing specialty crops under precision technology-assisted climate-smart practices and compare them with conventional production practices. The study will allow the USDA to track the success of Climate-Smart farming practices. “These farmers are the most disadvantaged in the current agricultural system and most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change,” said Abdul Latif Khan, assistant professor in the UH College of Technology’s Department of Engineering Technology. UH research projects will receive almost $700,000. to study how best to implement a Climate-Smart Sustainability Certificate program for SULR farmers. Researchers will partner with colleagues from Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University and Michigan Aerospace Corp. ![]() The work is supported by a nearly $5 million grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service. ![]() University of Houston researchers are developing a program to teach small-scale, underserved and limited resources (SULR) farmers how to improve their crop production by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon removal. The UH research team will work with fellow researchers from Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University and Michigan Aerospace Corp. Funding for the project comes from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. ![]() The Climate-Smart Sustainability Certificate program will teach participating farmers how their crop production can be improved through sustainable farming practices, such as reducing greenhouse gas and increasing carbon removal.
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