Tag: Drought resistance

Since their commercial introduction in the 1990s, genetically modified (GM) foods have been extensively studied by regulatory bodies globally and found to be as safe as their non-GM counterparts. The benefits of genetically modifying food extend far beyond basic safety, offering significant advantages in nutrition, sustainability, and food security.

Genetically engineered crops have helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to taking millions of cars off the road, and these innovations could extend to wheat. The potential benefits of GMO wheat range from greater resilience to environmental stresses and diseases to enhanced nutritional value and increased yields for farmers.

Green Miracle, an anti-stress biostimulant based on long-chain fatty alcohols, can reduce a plant's transpiration rate by up to 40% under certain conditions. This remarkable product is used to protect crops from various environmental stressors, ensuring better growth and higher yields.

According to the Southern Cover Crops Council, brown top millet has a minimum germination temperature of 52°F (11°C), but for best results, soil temperatures should be consistently higher. This unequivocally positions brown top millet as a warm-season annual that thrives in heat and is highly sensitive to cold temperatures.

According to a University of Minnesota report, increasing organic matter by just 1% can boost a medium-textured soil's available water capacity by about 3,400 gallons per acre. Discover how to increase water retention in your garden's soil using simple and effective methods to build a healthier, more resilient landscape.