Plant roots mysteriously pulsate and we don't know why—but finding out could change the way we grow things by Etienne Farcot, The Conversation Editors' notes Add to Preferred Sources Credit: ...

Newswise — Nitrogen is a vital nutrient for plant growth, and a key determinant of crop yield. However, its availability in soil is often patchy and unpredictable. To cope with this challenge, plants ...

Fresh off its first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, Finding Your Roots is gearing up for an exciting Season 11 premiere this January. But this time, there’s a ...

Scientists have discovered a rapid molecular switch in plant roots that allows them to detect dry soils and redirect root growth to find water. This discovery could help in developing ...