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 ...
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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How To Prune Pepper Plants For Bigger Harvests
You prune your tomatoes, why not your peppers? Well-timed pepper pruning provides surprising benefits.
Plant roots navigate complex soil environments by sensing moisture gradients and redirecting growth towards regions of higher water potential, a phenomenon termed hydrotropism. This adaptive response ...
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Most people water their plants at the wrong time—here’s when to do it
Avoid these common missteps to help your plants thrive.
To solve issues, we need to know the real reason or the root of the problem. What is interesting is that with gardening issues, many times the “root of the problem” is the roots. Unhealthy roots can ...
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