Drought- and Heat-resistant crops

It’s not only difficult for human beings to survive in scorching heat but it is impossible for crops too to stay alive in such conditions. Researchers are using selective breeding methods to adapt crops with the changing climatic conditions. Behavior and characteristics of the drought-tolerant species is studied carefully and their features are added to the crops by genetic engineering. Researchers are already experimenting with oilseed rape and maize, and their drought-tolerant samples are ready with 40 percent better yield than conventional variety. Similarly tests are being carried out on wheat in Egypt which is claimed to use one-eighth of the water used by conventional wheat crop.