Drought Resistant (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption Poplars given microbes (top) survived better in drought conditions, compared with plants with no added microbes (bottom). Credit University of Washington Usage Restrictions Photo credit required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.