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Developing Drought-Resistant Crops: A Solution for Arid Agriculture

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Introduction Droughts are becoming more common and more severe, making it harder for farmers to grow food. When rain doesn’t come as expected, crops dry up, leading to food shortages and financial struggles for farmers. With a growing global population, we need better solutions to ensure we have enough food for everyone. One powerful solution is drought-resistant crops. These special plants are tough—they can survive and even thrive in dry regions where other crops would fail. By growing more of these crops, we can reduce hunger, use less water, and help farmers adapt to changing climates. What Are Drought-Resistant Crops? Drought-resistant crops are plants that can survive with little water. They have special features that help them store water, grow deep roots to find moisture underground. They also use water more efficiently to stay alive even during long dry spells. There are two key terms to understand: ·         Drought-Resistant Cr...