Drought

A drought is a period of drier-than-normal conditions.: 1157  A drought can last for days, months or years.

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Plants react differently to drought than expected | Stomatal closure points are more dynamic than scientists previously thought

Drought-proof apples? new sugar transport genes make it possible - EurekAlert!

Relief from drought in southwest U.S. likely isn’t coming, according to new research - EurekAlert!

Jaguar population increases after wildfire and drought, indicating area’s role as climate refuge - EurekAlert!

How plants survive drought: The unsuspected role of myosin XI in guard cells - EurekAlert!

Trees on city streets cope with drought by drinking from leaky pipes

Drought Is Hurting Global Food Supplies

Drought-resilient plant holds promise for future food production, study finds - EurekAlert!

It’s Not Just Poor Rains Causing Drought. The Atmosphere Is ‘Thirstier.’

Research shows how solar arrays can aid grasslands during drought

First-of-its-kind global study shows grasslands can withstand climate extremes with a boost of nutrients - EurekAlert!

Drought Brings the Heat: New Research Finds Drought Lengthens Heat Waves

Climate change increases flooding and drought – researchers develop solutions for water management - EurekAlert!

Heat and drought are quietly hurting crop yields

Drought may have sped the demise of Rapa Nui sculpture culture

Method uses drone and low-cost camera to select drought-tolerant plants - EurekAlert!

New genetic pathway unlocks drought-resistant cucumbers with fewer branches - EurekAlert

Advancing sorghum science: drought-resilient crop for Spain's agricultural future - EurekAlert

Drought imperils Zimbabwe’s ancient rock art, spurring efforts to preserve and date it

Two-way water transfers can ensure reliability, save money for urban and agricultural users during drought in Western U.S.