Rice plants need a lot of water and thrive in warm temperatures. Scientists studied how rice reacts to both drought and heat stress. They found that when rice plants were exposed to high temperatures and lack of water, their grain yield decreased by up to 100%. They also identified specific genes related to drought tolerance in rice plants. Some rice varieties were better at handling stress and had higher nutritional value. This research shows that it's possible to develop rice plants that can grow well in tough conditions and produce more nutritious grains.