Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, the University of Cologne, and the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a hidden talent of the Casparian strip—a root ...

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, the University of Cologne, and the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a hidden talent of the Casparian strip—a root ...

Plant roots are exposed to a diverse range of soil-dwelling microbial “friends” and “foes.” Here, via single-nucleus RNA-seq, the authors reveal cell type-specific responses to beneficial ...

Water propagation is a great way to allow your plant cutting to develop some roots before you place it in soil. It can be quicker, cheaper, and easier to observe the plant's progress. However ...

Beneath every giant sequoia, every wheat stalk, every black-eyed Susan, hidden webs of filigreed mycelia permeate the plants’ roots and tie them into the surrounding soil. The fungi’s hollow tendrils ...

I’ve just found out that plants have three important parts. The roots, the stem and the leaves. Some plants also have flowers which are made up of petals. The roots keep the plant in the ground ...

You'll find yourself in a lot of pain if you don't heed this advice. Don't plant English ivy anywhere near your home unless you don't care about your paint job. The moisture-trapping vines can also ...

Doan) Back to those data points. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are the key nutrients for plants and trees. Nitrogen helps plants make leaves and keeps them green. They use phosphorus for roots, ...