During drought, dry air can stress plants more than dry soil

Monday, September 5, 2016 - 11:21 in Earth & Climate

Newly published research by Indiana University scientists finds that low relative humidity in the atmosphere is a significant, growing and often under-appreciated cause of plant stress in hot, dry weather conditions. The finding suggests that models used to gauge the impact of drought on ecosystems should be refined to more accurately account for the role […]

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