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 ...

At first glance, plants may seem passive—but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants ...

Plants adapt to their nutritional needs by modifying the permeability of their roots through the production or degradation of a cork-like layer called suberin. By studying the regulation of this ...

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Plants can't stay healthy without healthy roots. They're essential for absorbing water and nutrients and provide structure ...

This article was produced for the American Chemical Society by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine's board of editors. A new type of porous concrete supports the ...

New research has discovered how plant roots sense the availability of moisture in soil and then adapt their shape to optimise acquisition of water. New research has discovered how plant roots sense ...