Corn crops increasingly vulnerable to hot, dry weather
Washington (AFP) May 01, 2014 -
US farmers can grow more corn than ever before thanks to genetic
modifications and improved planting techniques, but the crops are also
increasingly vulnerable to drought, researchers said Thursday.
The study in the journal Science found that "densely planted corn
appears to be unexpectedly more sensitive to water scarcity," raising
concerns about future food supply as the planet warms.
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