We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...
Scientists identify genes affecting root length that could make it easier to breed drought-resistant wheat. Wheat is a key crop for ensuring global food security, but drought associated with climate ...
Lynette Abbott examines how the rhizosphere, a narrow collar of soil clinging to plant roots, is emerging as a key player in ...
$\bullet$ Few studies have examined exodermal development in relation to the formation of barriers to both radial oxygen loss (rOL) and solute penetration along growing roots. Here, we report on the ...
Plants do not rely only on their leaves to feed on carbon dioxide. A new study in Carbon Research reveals that maize roots ...
A global analysis deep in soil found 20% of plants studied have an unexpected deeper set of roots more than 3 feet underground. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Similar to humans, plants have secrets that scientists value to unravel. Moreover, experts have left no stone unturned in examining plants in all their glory. Despite years of examination, something ...
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