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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Water, USDA,

USDA ERS - Drought-Tolerant Corn in the United States: Research, Commercialization, and Related Crop Production Practices

Droughts are among the most frequent causes of crop yield losses, failures, and subsequent crop revenue losses across the world. In corn, a major U.S. row crop with significant water needs, water stress can lead to fewer and smaller kernels, and ultimately lower yields. Genetically engineered (GE) and non-genetically engineered (non-GE) drought tolerance became broadly available in corn varieties between 2011 and 2013. By 2016, 22 percent of total U.S. corn acreage was planted with drought-tolerant (DT) varieties. DT corn is concentrated in drought-prone regions of the United States and tends to be combined with other GE traits and used along with conservation tillage and irrigation.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Water, Sustainability,
TOPIC(S): Water, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,
TOPIC(S): Rice, Water, Ag India, Climate Change,
TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Water, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,
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