Overwatering often feels like a loving gesture, but plants interpret it very differently. Too much water suffocates roots by ...

SAN DIEGO — A recent study is signaling to scientists that controlling the growth direction of a plant's root could conserve crops and lead to ideal plants for fighting global warming. There is a ...

As part of an investigation to boost agricultural yields and develop crops that are resilient to climate change, Berkeley Lab scientists have introduced RhizoNet, a computational tool that harnesses ...

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Scientists are using artificial intelligence software to analyze plant root systems, laying out a protocol that can be applied to gather data on crop and model plant phenotypes (physical ...

The plant root system is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that houses a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists, etc. These microorganisms together form the root ...

Clay minerals have long been thought too large for plant absorption, but new research turns that assumption on its head. Scientists have discovered that wheat (Triticum aestivum) can absorb micrometer ...

From simple wick ropes to fully automated systems, these plant waterers delivered consistent moisture to help keep plants ...

After centuries of neglect, botanists are using new techniques to understand roots Maddie Bender | Freelance writer Picture a plant—your favorite flower, an herb from an outdoor garden or a stately ...