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Articles | Volume 29, issue 5
Articles | Volume 29, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-29-1379-2025
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Articles | Volume 29, issue 5
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13 Mar 2025
Review article |  | 13 Mar 2025

Drought research priorities, trends, and geographic patterns

Roland Baatz, Gohar Ghazaryan, Michael Hagenlocher, Claas Nendel, Andrea Toreti, and Ehsan Eyshi Rezaei

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Our global review of 130 000 peer-reviewed articles reveals that drought forecasting and plant genetics dominate drought research priorities. Using topic modelling, we traced evolving themes from 1901 to 2022, highlighting a shift from ecology to cutting-edge technologies. By applying unsupervised machine learning, we offer insights into how integrated approaches matter, guiding future priorities to strengthen drought resilience and to safeguard water resources.
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