Drought cuts down harvests every year, but new local research may allow farmers to maximize their output even as water becomes more scarce. A team at the Salk Institute investigating plant aging has ...

Scientists transferred a stress-defense gene from the radiation-resistant bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans into soybean, ...

More farmers are showing interest in sorghum, a drought-tolerant grain. The crop is poised to expand in the U.S. – especially if Americans start consuming it.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 28—MOSES LAKE — Heritage gardens, with native, drought-resistant plants, aren't just nice to look at, they're economical, and ...

Discover how tropical trees in South America utilize unique genomic traits to 'drink' in the dark, paving the way for drought ...

Drought-tolerant groundcovers and plants that need minimal water are perfect for a low-maintenance landscape. With water conservation becoming crucial, choosing plants that require less water is both ...

Stomata are microscopic pores on the surface of the lead through which plants take in carbon dioxide and release water. Their function depends on two guard cells that open and close in response to ...

Across Africa, wheat, maize and rice are the most consumed cereal crops. When they fail because of drought, floods or other ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Farmer Maarten Janse drives his tractor on a drought stricken wheat field in Wolphaartsdijk, Netherlands, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. ...

Drought-resistant crops face being banned in Britain under Labour’s EU reset deal, Andy Burnham has been warned. Leading scientists and Labour MPs have urged the Prime Minister to resist demands from ...

Corn and tobacco harvests are wrapping up, while other crops will harvest into October. After months of high heat and minimal ...