Atmospheric drying will lead to lower crop yields, shorter trees across the globe (IMAGE)

University of Minnesota

Atmospheric drying will lead to lower crop yields, shorter trees across the globe

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Atmospheric drying (referred to as water vapor pressure deficit or VPD) is expected to increase as a result of climate change. This could reduce crop yields and make trees shorter.

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Maria H Park

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