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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What if we could reduce the amount of light - and therefore energy consumption - needed for indoor farming? Erico Mattos has found a way to let plants tell us just how much light they need. Erico Mattos is a scientist inspired by his stint at the Singularity University's graduate studies program to put his agronomic engineering training to use to improve food economics so that food supply can cost-effectively keep up with population growth. He holds a Ph.D from the University of Georgia and has co-authored two patents on the bioogical feedback control of LED lights. He is currently the co-founder of PhytoSynthetix. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)