The drought caused serious water shortages in many rural and metropolitan areas, significant agricultural losses, deaths of animals and the loss of a way of life for many farmers. (bookbrowse.com)
The record - breaking drought in California — brought about by a severe lack of precipitation, especially mountain snows — has exacted a $ 2.7 billion toll on the state's economy because of agricultural losses, researchers said Tuesday. (scientificamerican.com)
According to Christner, agricultural losses from ice nucleating bacteria, such as Pseudomonas syringae, often exceed $ 1 billion dollars per year in the United States, so understanding their mode of dispersal is essential for mitigating their impact on crops. (sciencedaily.com)