Scientists Amazed: Wind Turbine in Cornfield Works Wonders

Scientists from Ames Laboratory and the University of Colorado have found that corn growing near wind turbines withstands drought better. The blades act as air mixers, improving heat exchange and CO2 delivery. This discovery supports combining wind energy with agriculture.

Scientists from Ames Laboratory and the University of Colorado have discovered that corn growing near wind turbines withstands drought better. The rotating blades act as air mixers, directing flows from the upper atmosphere to the ground. This improves heat exchange, increases the influx of carbon dioxide, and controls humidity. The study gives farmers an argument for combining green energy with agriculture. The article references Ecoportal and does not contain specific figures or data.