When we talk about microbiota, we usually think of the one inhabiting our gut. But there is another, less known and equally ...

Plants adapt to their nutritional needs by modifying the permeability of their roots through the production or degradation of a cork-like layer called suberin. By studying the regulation of this ...

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Innovative genetic engineering strategies are transforming crops, enabling them to withstand extreme climate conditions and ...

In soil, nitrogen (N), an essential macronutrient for plant growth, exhibits significant spatial heterogeneity. This necessitates plants to grapple with a complex array of environmental conditions in ...

Plants can't stay healthy without healthy roots. They're essential for absorbing water and nutrients and provide structure ...

An international team of scientists has unraveled the mysterious relationship between gravity, and the growth trajectories of plant roots.

New research shows fungi diversified nearly a billion years ago, shaping soils and ecosystems long before plants colonized ...