Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden second set of roots that extend far deeper into the soil. According to a new ...

My lawn is developing brown patches and my flowers are going out of bloom in this heat wave we have been having. I am watering more often but it does not seem to help. I need help. More frequent ...

Mild frost heaving can usually be remedied by gently pressing the base of plants back into the soil with your foot. However, if plant crowns and roots are completely exposed, you may need to add ...

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 ...

Root pruning from corn rootworm can cause significant yield loss, up to 15% yield loss for every node pruned back to 1.5" of ...

When gardeners shop for plants, we naturally look for visually pleasing, healthy foliage and flower color. We check the tag for the plant’s light and moisture requirements and mature size. We also ...

Malcolm Bennett receives funding from UK Research Council BBSRC and hosts EU MCSA and EMBO fellow Poonam Mehra. Poonam Mehra receives funding from EMBO and Horizon 2020 Plants have colonised the vast ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Around 20% of plants have a second set of roots deep underground, new research shows. . | Credit: ...

A global analysis deep in soil found 20% of plants studied have an unexpected deeper set of roots more than 3 feet underground. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...