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 ...

Plants do not rely only on their leaves to feed on carbon dioxide. A new study in Carbon Research reveals that maize roots ...

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 ...

Scientists identify genes affecting root length that could make it easier to breed drought-resistant wheat. Wheat is a key crop for ensuring global food security, but drought associated with climate ...