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Arcadia's Water Shortage

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Less than one percent of the world’s water supply is available and safe for human consumption. Although fresh water is a renewable resource, it is limited especially in many parts of the world where agriculture is essential to food security. Even when water is available, changes in climate, weather-related droughts and floods can cause variations in rainfall patterns and environmental conditions that affect water supply and crop yields. For instance, Arcadia 's Water Use Efficiency (WUE) trait has been demonstrated to improve crop yields under conditions of episodic water stress and to help crops recover from severe drought conditions. The WUE trait has been incorporated into major global crops including wheat, rice, corn, cotton, canola, sugarcane,

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