{"id":36394,"date":"2024-06-20T11:17:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T11:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.rovensanext.com\/?p=36394"},"modified":"2024-06-28T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T12:05:51","slug":"drought-stress-the-primary-abiotic-stress-threat-to-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rovensanext.com\/en\/news\/articles\/drought-stress-the-primary-abiotic-stress-threat-to-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Drought Stress \u2013 The primary abiotic stress threat to agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Global scale of water scarcity and drought stress\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Water scarcity, exacerbated by drought, is a pressing global concern. Agricultural production, which heavily relies on soil water from rainfall and irrigation, faces unprecedented challenges due to changing climate patterns and intensifying farming practices. Studies predict that under climate change, agricultural water scarcity will worsen in a significant portion of croplands, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable water management strategies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, since 2000 alone the number and duration of droughts has risen 29% has more than doubled<\/span>i<\/sup><\/span>. Droughts affect more people worldwide than any other natural hazard and this is only increasing under a changing climate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The complexities of drought stress\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Drought Stress<\/span><\/i><\/b> leads to a water deficit within plants causing numerous adverse effects. These include reduced cell turgor leading to drooping leaves and stems, impaired nutrient uptake due to disrupted metabolic processes and decreased nutrient availability in the soil solution, metabolic imbalances, and potentially cell or crop death. The increased prevalence of drought stress globally is driving a widespread adoption of crop irrigation systems, and the use of agronomic products designed to enhance root biomass such as humic acids to improve water uptake. Additionally, innovative solutions are emerging, including products aimed at increasing water infiltration and retention within the soil profile.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Drought stress. (L) The loss of production at the tips of the ears could be due to an inadequate pollination and abortion because of the drought conditions. (R) Beans Under Drought Stress in Estonia \u00a9 Rovensa Next<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Compound effects of drought stress<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Drought stress is often accompanied by other environmental factors such as salinity and heat, which exacerbate its impact on plants. In response to these harsh conditions, plants undergo various physiological and morphological changes, including:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n