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In this 11-minute TED talk, plant scientist Giles E.D. Oldroyd reveals how soybean plants naturally form partnerships with fungi and bacteria networks to access essential nutrients from air and soil without synthetic fertilizers. Discover how scientists are working to transfer this remarkable self-fertilizing capability to other crops, which could revolutionize agriculture by reducing pollution, increasing yields, and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers worldwide. Recorded at the TED Countdown Dilemma Series: Food on June 6, 2024, this presentation explores a sustainable solution that may already exist within our current farming systems.
