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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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.

You may have seen the term “bare root plants” in nursery catalogs and websites and wondered what it means. Basically, it’s exactly what it sounds like: Plants are shipped without soil or a container.

Homeowners spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on gardening and landscaping each year. What may be surprising to the amateur gardener is that plants and even trees need not be that expensive.

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