How to Grow Crops on a Hotter Earth

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The discussion focuses on the research conducted on plants in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest regions on Earth. Researchers collected plants, soil, and associated bacteria, then genetically sequenced them over a decade to understand their survival mechanisms. Despite these efforts, the growth of the plants in such harsh conditions remains stunted. Key findings are documented in the articles from SciTechDaily and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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  • Understanding of plant biology in arid environments
  • Knowledge of soil microbiomes
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  • Research genetic adaptations of desert plants
  • Explore soil microbiome interactions with plant growth
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But the plant growth seems to be a bit stunted in that harsh environment.
 

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