The impacts of flash droughts on crop yields differ from traditional slow-onset droughts and the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately quantified
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The impacts of flash droughts on crop yields differ from traditional slow-onset droughts and the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately quantified. Most process-based crop models have been developed for slow-onset droughts and may not ac
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Sourced from the stated research gap and limitations section and future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 2 journals. Those papers have been cited 11 times in total.
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- Flash droughts amplify maize yield losses through intensified atmospheric aridity (2026) · Communications Earth & Environment · doi
The impacts of flash droughts on crop yields differ from traditional slow-onset droughts and the underlying mechanisms remain inadequately quantified. Most process-based crop models have been developed for slow-onset droughts and may not accurately capture the effects of flash droughts.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: impacts flash droughts crop yields differ traditional slow-onset - Flash droughts amplify maize yield losses through intensified atmospheric aridity (2026) · Communications Earth & Environment · doi
The study's findings are limited to the United States and may not be generalizable to other regions. The study relies on observational data and may not capture the full range of variability in maize yield responses to flash droughts. Most process-based crop models systematically underestimate yield sensitivity to flash droughts, highlighting the need for improved model development.
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: study findings limited united states generalizable other regions - Impact of drip irrigation and tailored fertigation scheduling on yield and water use efficiency of high-density summer sweet corn (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 1× · doi
Investigate the effects of drip irrigation and fertigation on sweet corn yields in different climates and soil types. Examine the impact of varying irrigation and fertigation levels on crop water use efficiency and biomass accumulation. Develop more precise models for predicting crop coefficient values and optimal irrigation schedules.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: investigate effects drip irrigation fertigation sweet corn yields - Accumulative and adaptive responses of maize transpiration, biomass, and yield under continuous drought stress (2024) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 5× · doi
Further research is needed to validate the AquaCrop model for other crop types and growth stages. Studies should investigate the effects of drought stress on maize growth under different environmental conditions. Research should focus on developing strategies to enhance the adaptability of maize to drought.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: further research needed validate aquacrop model other crop - Accumulative and adaptive responses of maize transpiration, biomass, and yield under continuous drought stress (2024) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 5× · doi
The study faces the challenge of simulating the complex interactions between drought stress and crop growth. The AquaCrop model requires calibration and validation using field experiment data. The study needs to account for the uncertainty in the responses of maize to continuous drought stress.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: study faces challenge simulating complex interactions between drought - Flash droughts amplify maize yield losses through intensified atmospheric aridity (2026) · Communications Earth & Environment · doi
Further research is needed to improve process-based crop models and develop targeted strategies for agricultural resilience against flash droughts. The study's findings highlight the need for continued research on the effects of flash droughts on maize yield and the development of effective mitigation strategies.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5Keywords: further research needed improve process-based crop models develop
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