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Drought-Adapted Plant Species
Drought-Adapted Plant Species
Drought-adapted plant species are those that have evolved to survive and thrive in environments with limited water availability. These plants possess specialized traits, such as deep root systems, thick leaves, or the ability to store water, which allow them to endure periods of drought. Research in this area aims to identify and develop crops that can grow in arid conditions without requiring excessive irrigation. These drought-tolerant plants are particularly valuable in regions experiencing water scarcity or changing climatic conditions. By incorporating these species into agricultural and horticultural systems, farmers can ensure stable food production despite unpredictable weather patterns and prolonged dry spells.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Usha R Palaniswamy
Maria College, United States Agri 2026 Speakers
Dilip Nandwani
Tennessee State University, United States
Stephen Jennewein
University of Florida, United States
Fabio Gresta
University of Messina, Italy
Nedyalka Valcheva
Vocational High School, BulgariaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Climate change greenhouse gas (CO2) impact – agriculture crop production: Quality improvement
Madhusudan H Fulekar, Research & Development Cell, Parul University, India
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Current status of precision agriculture in the USA
Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, South Dakota State University, United States
Title : Advances in Indian agriculture and horticulture
V P S Arora, Kumaun University, India
Title : Markers of PM produced by biomass combustion and development of a sampling and analysis technique
Enrico Paris , CREA-IT , Italy
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy