Designing Drought-tolerant Plants for Global Warming

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Channel: UC Davis · 2008 · Science & Technology

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Scientists say that global warming will likely result in more frequent and widespread droughts. And if climate change alters rainfall patterns, researchers say agriculture must adapt.UC Davis plant scientists are developing is a genetically modified crop that will better tolerate drought and make more efficient use of irrigation water. NewsWatch 2007

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