#soil-moisture

#soil-moisture

Plants express heat stress in numerous ways. Some wilt in the middle of the day, turning their leaves downward to prevent sunlight from scorching their surfaces. Flowering and fruiting crops may drop flowers or fail to set fruit. In extreme cases, scarring and defoliation occur.

In ‘wet-start’ areas, planting can lead to poor seed germination, while ‘dry-start’ areas may prevent seeds from sprouting despite favorable temperatures.