Flaws in theory that CO2 will boost plant drought tolerance, Australian research reveals

Mike Foley
July 12 2017 - 4:30am
Australian research contradicts the expectation there would be widespread water savings for grassy ecosystems under elevated atmospheric CO2.
Australian research contradicts the expectation there would be widespread water savings for grassy ecosystems under elevated atmospheric CO2.

Australian research debunks the assumption that the elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) always makes plants more drought tolerant

Mike Foley

Mike Foley

National rural reporter

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