Predicting and mitigating the effects of climate change while preserving biodiversity is a top priority for both scientists ...

Standing in his fields among tall, dry corn plants, farmer Dario Sabini inspects the smaller-than-usual corn cobs before ...

The study found that increased dryness reduces plant diversity, especially after droughts. Rainfall boosts diversity during ...

The plant immune system, which differs significantly from that of humans, utilises small RNA sequences to deactivate or ...

A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed large differences in ...

Grasslands in Asia and North America differ in their responses to drought, according to a paper in the journal Nature led by ...

Grasslands in Asia and North America differ in their responses to drought, according to a new article. The findings show that differences in the dominant grasses and lower species diversity in the ...

Weather extremes such as drought are an increasing concern among corn growers, especially after the dry conditions that ...

Residual nitrogen can save growers on fertilizer for 2025, so Lewis advises to take soil samples at least 18 inches deep to ...

Changes could be made to optional drought surcharges to water bills and rules applying to outdoor water use, the plan shows.