Drought-resistant peanut cultivars show promise for sustainable agriculture practices.
The researchers studied different types of peanuts to see which ones were better at surviving drought. They looked at the leaves of the plants and measured traits like thickness, leaf area, and photosynthesis rate. They found that some peanut varieties were better at resisting drought than others. The leaves of the more drought-resistant plants had specific characteristics like thicker leaves and higher photosynthesis rates. By understanding these traits, scientists can help farmers choose the best peanut varieties for growing in dry conditions.
