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Green Drought

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Green Drought

 

 

  1. Green drought is when the vegetation may appear green on the top, but there is stunted growth and soil moisture stress for more than a month impacting yield drastically.
  2. This phenomenon is particularly problematic because it can be challenging to detect and monitor.
  3. Karnataka has urged to conduct an assessment on the ‘green drought’ prevailing in the state be made based on factors like crop growth and yield. 
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