Middle Eastern vegetation resistant to climate change: Ecosystems withstand more than seven lean years
Friday, October 10, 2014 - 11:31
in Earth & Climate
Ecosystems in the Middle East are home to a wealth of unique species -- including the ancestors of many of our staple crops. Yet the climate scenario in this dry region is alarming. Already, the region has a relatively small amount of water available for every person living there -- and it is predicted that in the future, there will be even less rain. New research shows that Middle Eastern ecosystems might be more resilient than previously thought.