Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that plants need to build their tissues and operate their life ...

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of changing ...

Plants are remarkable creatures. They create their own food and structural elements out of thin air, water and sunlight. They also need some basic nutrients, which they get from the soil and the water ...