Imposing and maintaining soil water deficits in drought studies in pots
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-018-3893-1
Abstract: BackgroundPot studies are frequently used to study the influence of water deficits on plants and to screen genotypes for drought-resistance traits. Limited space and the need to screen large numbers of plants in rapid phenotyping… read more here.
Keywords: plant; water deficits; pot; water ... See more keywords
Seasonal precipitation pattern analysis for decision support of agricultural irrigation management in Louisiana, USA
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2021.106970
Abstract: Abstract Rainfed agriculture is often a challenge in many humid regions due to the irregular distribution of precipitation events. Precipitation irregularity during crop growing seasons causes soil water deficits that negatively impact crop yields. To… read more here.
Keywords: crop; management; water; water deficits ... See more keywords
Insects With Survival Kits for Desiccation Tolerance Under Extreme Water Deficits
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.01843
Abstract: The year 2002 marked the tercentenary of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek’s discovery of desiccation tolerance in animals. This remarkable phenomenon to sustain ‘life’ in the absence of water can be revived upon return of hydrating conditions.… read more here.
Keywords: insects; desiccation tolerance; desiccation; water deficits ... See more keywords