Peanuts that do more with less water
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 13:40
in Earth & Climate
The beloved peanut usually grows in sandy soil where there might not be much moisture. But some varieties of peanut perform better in drought than others. They use less water when there isn't much to go around, and remain productive as drought deepens. Crop scientists are trying to find the peanut varieties best at it.