Vapor Pressure Deficit Emerges as Key Driver of Indiana Maize Yield Swings
A 25-year analysis of Indiana county yields and climate data identifies vapor pressure deficit and extreme heat around flowering as ...
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Climate Shocks Drive Long-Term Swings in Algeria’s Wheat Production, Simulation Study Finds
A new econometric study of five decades of Algerian data shows that rainfall boosts wheat production while rising temperatures inflict ...
Heat Extremes Are Quietly Reshaping South Africa’s Maize Heartland, Study Finds
A long-term analysis of South Africa's maize belt shows significant warming, more frequent very hot days, declining rainfall frequency and ...
Ancient Honeycomb Stone Walls Slash Erosion and Boost Sorghum Yields in Benin
A two-year field experiment in Benin shows that farmers' traditional honeycomb stone arrangements cut soil loss by up to 52 ...
Gamma Rays Help Scientists Breed Superfood Chia for India’s Drylands
Indian researchers have used gamma irradiation to create novel chia mutants, including high-yielding, early-maturing lines suited to the country's rainfed ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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