The work, which exploits a natural process where plant cells die on purpose to help the host plant stay healthy, is expected ...

Planting bare root fruit trees seems intimidating, but it's actually an inexpensive and simple way to get started with a backyard orchard. Join Kevin and @TomSpellman as they put a cherry tree in ...

A new study has revealed the critical role of plant roots in enhancing water movement ... growth in restoring wetlands by enhancing soil structure and water flow, which supports ecosystems ...

Did the issue arise during the wet season? The roots of the long bean plant will be waterlogged during the rainy season if the plant is grown at a site with poorly draining soil. Prolonged wet ...

Root analysis has traditionally relied on flatbed scanners and manual segmentation methods, which are not only time-consuming but also susceptible to errors, particularly in extensive multi-plant ...

US government researchers think we could rope in plants to mine for these metals with their roots. Green technologies like solar power and electric vehicles are being adopted at an unprecedented rate, ...

Dalling plans to team up with a plant anatomist to better understand the structure of the rootlets and wants to probe them for mycorrhizal fungi, which play a role in how the roots of some plants ...

The study, which uncovers novel mechanisms underlying plant immunity and promises a new avenue for crop breeding, was published in Cell. Clubroot, a soil-borne disease, is the most devastating ...

Researchers have revealed for the first time how a mechanism that controls root development in plants enables them to cope better with environmental stress conditions. A team of plant scientists from ...

Plants that can adapt to low water conditions but have increased yield will be key to growing enough food for a growing population in the face of global warming. Until now, little has been known about ...

The concept is simple — grow plants and create the opportunity for a greener lifestyle. Lively Root’s mission is to do just that. In fact, Lively Root aims to “inspire green spaces by ...