US EditionChile's Rare Desert Bloom Sparks Hunt for Drought-Resistant Crops
Scientists at Andres Bello University study Atacama's rare bloom triggered by 60 mm of rain to identify drought-resistant traits for future crops amid climate change.
- A rare bloom in Chile's Atacama Desert has created a stunning display of flowers after unusual winter rains, transforming the dry region into a colorful sight this week.
- Tourists have traveled from as far as Santiago to see the short-lived flower display in the northern desert.
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric established Desert Bloom National Park in 2023 to conserve the ephemeral desert flowers, converting about 220 square miles of flower fields into protected land.
- Seeds from over 200 species lie dormant in the Atacama's soil, blooming when sufficient moisture is present, according to V�ctor Ardiles from Chile's National Museum of Natural History.
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Experts described 2025 as one of the most rainful years of Atacama in recent years, with some border areas at large altitudes receiving up to 60 millimetres of rain in July and August.
Chile's Atacama Desert Flower Could Hold Key To Drought Tolerant Crops
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, scientists are studying a small, resilient flower that could hold genetic clues to help crops withstand worsening drought conditions driven by climate change.
Chile's Atacama desert flower could hold key to drought tolerant crops
ATACAMA, Chile :In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, scientists are studying a small, resilient flower that could hold genetic clues to help crops withstand worsening drought conditions driven by climate change.The Cistanthe longiscapa, known locally as "pata de guanaco," blooms during rar
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