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Drought 'memory' reduces yield loss

Nov 29, 2021
Nov 29, 2021

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Crops that experience and survive drought conditions or extreme temperatures in their early stages of growth are better able to deal with the same conditions later in their growth. The “memory” – or adaptation by the plant – could help reduce yield loss that year. It also could help researchers prevent future yield loss.

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