Effects of Drought (IMAGE) University of Missouri-Columbia Caption The 'Physiological Genomics of Maize Nodal Root Growth under Drought' Project will study how corn maintains root growth in drought conditions. Credit Shane Epping, University of Missouri Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.