Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aerial orchid roots growing out of pot. Exposed orchid roots are a completely normal feature of these uniquely beautiful plants, ...

You walk through a field of wheat, ryegrass, or clover and notice the sway of stems and leaves. What you cannot see is where most of the action happens. Beneath the soil surface, roots spread, compete ...

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 ...

A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong. The discovery by University of Copenhagen scientists provides an answer to a long-unanswered question and a deeper ...

Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The fungi colonize plant roots and help them absorb nutrients. In return, plants ...

Ever wondered how a delicate plant root can push its way through hard ground? It’s a feat of engineering happening beneath our feet. Understanding this process is more important than ever as we face ...

Groundbreaking model experiment led by Dr. Amiran Khabidovich Zanilov at Kabardino-Balkarian State University reveals how light, fertilizer, and CO₂ levels shape plant carbon nutrition—challenging ...