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Study suggests US droughts, rainy extremes becoming more severe

Ohio State University — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:05:56 EST

Severe drought in the American Southwest and Mexico and more severe wet years in the Northeast are the modern norm in North America, according to new research - and the analysis suggests these seasonal patterns will be more extreme in the future.

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers examine how drought and water volume affect nutrients in Apalachicola River

Florida State University — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:05:41 EST

New research led by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Assistant Professor Ebrahim Ahmadisharaf examined how drought and water volume in the Lower Apalachicola River watershed affect nitrogen and phosphorous, crucial nutrients for a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Dangerous Airborne Fungus Boosted by California Droughts

University of California San Diego — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:59 EST

Researchers from UC San Diego and UC Berkeley have identified the seasonal and climate-based cycles of Valley fever, an emerging but dangerous fungal disease spread through dust in the air.

New UNLV Startup is Tapping "Unseen River" of Water Hidden in Ambient Air

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:55 EST

WAVR Technologies, first startup to launch from NSF SWSIE resources, advances the search for water sustainability solutions in harsh desert climates.

New study highlights expansion of drylands amidst impact of climate change

University of Bristol — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:00:00 EST

Nearly half of the world's land surface is now classified as drylands and these areas are accelerating their own proliferation, according to new research.

Rootstock secrets: how engineered walnuts combat drought through grafting

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:05:20 EST

A cutting-edge study has revealed how genetic signals from rootstocks influence drought resistance in grafted walnut trees. Researchers found that by modifying the JrGA20ox1 gene in rootstocks, they could significantly enhance the trees' ability to cope with water scarcity. The study demonstrates a powerful new method for improving agricultural resilience to climate change, offering hope for sustaining walnut production under increasingly challenging environmental conditions.

Researchers develop post-wildfire landslide susceptibility model

Tufts University — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:05:39 EST

Tufts University researcher Farshid Vahedifard and his team have created physics models to predict cascading hazards such as landslides and debris flows that can follow wildfires.

Why isn't Colorado's snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research suggests the problem might be the lack of spring rainfall

University of Washington — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:05:28 EST

The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in seven U.S. states and Mexico. But since 2000, water managers have struggled to predict how much water will come from the snowpack. The problem lies with the lack of rainfall in the spring, according to new research from the University of Washington.

The molecular shield: how tea plants combat drought through protein phosphorylation

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:05:31 EST

A pivotal study has discovered a protein phosphorylation mechanism that plays a critical role in the negative regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis in tea plants (Camellia sinensis) during drought stress.

Mild Drought Preconditioning Boosts Tiller Growth and Resilience in Perennial Ryegrass

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:05:03 EST

A research team discovered that drought preconditioning accelerates tiller bud initiation and outgrowth in perennial ryegrass plants.

FAU Lands $1.3M NSF Grant to Boost Dryland Soil Quality Amid Climate Stressors

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:30:22 EST

Drylands, found across every continent, cover about 45% of the Earth's land surface and support 38% of the human population. The NSF grant will enable scientists to enhance understanding of climate resistance of individual microbes and to improve microbial remediations to reduce soil degradation under climate change.

Getting to the Root of a Plant's Success

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:05:13 EST

Plants are powerful factories - they can turn basic ingredients like carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into oxygen, sugars, and plant mass. But plants don't do all of this work on their own. Below the soil's surface, plant roots work with tiny microbes to gain access to the nutrients they need to survive.

Experts discuss current drought conditions, potential effects on growing season

West Virginia University — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:05:58 EST

Experts offer tips on dealing with droughts, fires

West Virginia University — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:00:29 EST

How do we stop the burn? - Wildfires in the US: A Growing Concern

ŷ��Ʒ — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:05:27 EST

The recent surge in wildfires across the United States has become a pressing issue, affecting communities, ecosystems, and air quality. Wildfires' increasing frequency and intensity are alarming due to their immediate and long-term impacts.

Experts provide lawn care tips during drought and extreme heat

Virginia Tech — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:05:47 EST

Summer heat can take a toll on lawns and plants, especially when rain isn't in the forecast. Virginia Tech turfgrass experts Mike Goatley and Dan Sandor share tips for keeping a healthy lawn during a drought. What time of day should you water your lawn during extreme sun and heat? "Irrigate early in the morning whenever possible," Goatley said.

Desert hero unveiled: Cissus quadrangularis genome decodes drought survival tactics

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:05:06 EST

In a recent study, scientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of Cissus quadrangularis, a plant that flourishes in the harshest of desert climates. The discovery of its adaptive traits and the Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) pathway marks a significant leap forward in the quest for drought-resistant crops.

Omega-6 fatty acids could cut risk of bipolar disorder

University of South Australia — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:05:17 EST

Omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, according to a world-first study from the University of South Australia.

Researcher studying worst western US megadrought in 1,200 years

West Virginia University — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:49 EST

Drylands in the western United States are currently in the grips of a 23-year "megadrought" and one West Virginia University researcher is working to gain a better understanding of this extreme climate event.

How soil microbes survive in harsh desert environments

University of Vienna — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 EST

Prolonged droughts followed by sudden bursts of rainfall - how do desert soil bacteria manage to survive such harsh conditions? This long-debated question has now been answered by an ERC project led by microbiologist Dagmar Woebken from the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna.

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