Many parts of the world already live with water stress.

That is why more than half the world's population will be living in areas of high water stress by 2030.

Between 120 million and 1.2 billion people in Asia "will continue to experience some water stress."

However, there is water stress in several regions of the country.

China faces its own environmental dangers, for example, water stress.

All plantations were kept at low water stress in year 1.

Water stress has most often led to conflicts at local and regional levels.

But future water stresses will be widespread, including both rich and poor countries.

Water stress is becoming a major obstacle to economic development in many parts of the world.

"Nearly half of the world's population will live in areas experiencing severe water stress," the report said.

Belgium does not face water stress, despite its high density of population.

That same water stress also makes forests more prone to fire, of course.

However, it grows very fast and is resistant to water stress.

Already mountain hydro­logists can pinpoint where water stress will be greatest in the years to come.

Effect of water stress on male gametophyte development in plants.

Water stress should be avoided by following an irrigation schedule.

After a few cycles of water stress, they no longer wilted.

Spring to mid summer water stress will limit the size of fruit.

It may seem ironic to talk about mountain plants suffering from water stress.

Most often the disease becomes apparent in summer when plants are more susceptible to water stress.

Exact knowledge of the crop response to water stress is imperative.

In plants subject to great water stress, the cuticle can be very thick.

However, if the system is too intense, poor yields due to water stress or stand establishment problems are likely.

Half of Africa is expected to face water stress because of climate change.

Growth can often be severely limited by water stress.