The keepers of a poison garden on the grounds next to Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, anticipate a great many ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently awarded a small specialty crop block grant to the Michigan Christmas Tree ...

Nanoparticle treatments boosted lettuce plant health by increasing levels of proteins and chlorophyll, essential for ...

A research team has outlined how synthetic biology can accelerate discoveries in plant–microbe interactions, offering ...

Since the 1980s, scientists have known fine roots (< 2 mm) are critical to ecosystem carbon cycling, with research long ...

For most types of trees, "Correct root flare height and exposure is probably the most important consideration when planting," Vaughan says. If planted too deep, the tree won't root into the soil as ...

Watering your plants has benefits that far outweigh basic hydration. Linda Vater, expert for Southern Living Plant Collection says it’s an essential factor in the life of a plant, aiding in ...

In his video, WhyAmIGreen shows how to look for runners, or "daughter" plants growing off the "mother" strawberry plant. Once you cut the runner off the main plant, you can look for root nodules and ...

DAVIS, CALIFORNIA, US — Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have developed wheat plants that stimulate production of its own fertilizer, which could bring environmental and ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have developed wheat plants that stimulate the production of their own fertilizer, opening the path toward less air and water pollution worldwide and ...

Scientists have engineered wheat to nudge soil bacteria into producing plant-ready nitrogen, a shift that could cut fertilizer use, curb pollution, and lower farm costs without sacrificing yields. The ...

Forests, grasslands, and other natural areas around the world have access to about a quarter less nitrogen than previously estimated, according to a new study published in Nature.