A plant’s root system has a profound effect on its overall health. Look at the roots of a sick, struggling plant, and you will often see a sick, struggling root system. While plants may tolerate ...

Plants using C4 photosynthesis grow 20-100 percent quicker than more common C3 plants by altering the shape, size and structure of their leaves and roots, according to a new study. Plants using C4 ...

Researchers have developed a new algorithm to bolster what once were static models of root dynamics, providing researchers a clearer picture of what's really happening beneath the soil. The work ...

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 ...

$\bullet$ Few studies have examined exodermal development in relation to the formation of barriers to both radial oxygen loss (rOL) and solute penetration along growing roots. Here, we report on the ...

Similar to humans, plants have secrets that scientists value to unravel. Moreover, experts have left no stone unturned in examining plants in all their glory. Despite years of examination, something ...