This article discusses how at the University of Illinois researchers are developing a computer model to help plant scientists breed better crops. They use soybean as an example and predict a 8.5% jump in productivity with a 13% drop in water loss and a 34% increases in radiation deflection. Technology advances like these will continue to advance the sustainability of agriculture and much more.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140403132355.htm