Drought-stressed corn (IMAGE)

Colorado State University

Drought-stressed corn

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The maize genotype in the center of this experimental plot at Colorado State University's Agricultural Research, Development and Education Center shows signs of nitrogen limitation. Under prolonged drought stress, crop roots are not able to take up nitrogen from dry soils, so the crop becomes limited by both water and nutrients. Courtesy of John McKay.

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John McKay/Colorado State University

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