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Gene That Controls Ozone Resistance Of Plants Could Lead To Drought-Resistant Crops
February 27, 2008 — Biologists have elucidated the mechanism of a plant gene that controls the amount of atmospheric ozone entering a plant's leaves. This finding helps explain why rising concentrations of carbon ... > full story -
Busy Beavers Can Help Ease Drought
February 20, 2008 — They may be considered pests, but beavers can help mitigate the effects of drought. Climate models predict the incidence of drought in parts of North America will increase in frequency and length ... > full story -
Lake Mead, Key Water Source For Southwestern US, Could Be Dry By 2021
February 12, 2008 — There is a 50 percent chance Lake Mead, a key source of water for millions of people in the southwestern United States, will be dry by 2021 if climate changes as expected and future water usage is ... > full story -
Nitrogen Fixation Process In Plants To Combat Drought In Various Species Of Legumes
January 23, 2008 — The regulation of the biological fixation of nitrogen in hydric stress conditions varies with the different species of legume plants studied. Nitrogen is the most abundant element in the terrestrial ... > full story -
2007 A Top Ten Warm Year For U.S. And Globe
December 30, 2007 — The year 2007 is on pace to become one of the 10 warmest years for the contiguous U.S., since national records began in 1895. The year was marked by exceptional drought in the U.S. Southeast and the ... > full story -
Smaller Storms Drop Larger Overall Rainfall In Hurricane Season
December 10, 2007 — Researchers have found that when residents of the US southeastern states look skyward for rain to alleviate a long-term drought, they should be hoping for a tropical storm over a hurricane for more ... > full story -
'Hot Spots' The Key To Controlling European Carp In Australia
November 8, 2007 — The ongoing drought in Australia is having at least one positive spin-off -- fewer carp are being distributed through inland waterways. Biologists are now identifying carp 'hot spots.' Known as the ... > full story -
New 'Raider Amethyst' Prairie Verbena: Conserves Water, Drought-Tolerant
November 7, 2007 — Working to create a new drought-resistant and water-saving wildflower, scientists at have introduced 'Raider Amethyst,' a new cultivar of common prairie ... > full story -
Land Clearing Triggers Hotter Droughts, Australian Research Shows
October 27, 2007 — The clearing of native vegetation has made recent Australian droughts hotter. Scientists applied the CSIRO Mark 3 climate model, satellite data and a supercomputer, and showed that 150 years of land ... > full story -
Massive California Fires Consistent With Climate Change, Experts Say
October 24, 2007 — The catastrophic fires that are sweeping Southern California are consistent with what climate change models have been predicting for years, experts say, and they may be just a prelude to many more ... > full story
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