Soil compaction is hard on trees and shrubs. What are the effects of a soil that is compacted? The density of the soil won’t let roots grow unlimited and drainage won’t happen. To correct the problem, ...

The system is designed to mimic mechanical impedance and to identify genotypes with contrasting tolerance to compaction—fast enough to support ...

A previously unknown root trait allows some cereal plants to grow deeper roots capable of punching through dry, hard, compacted soils, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest that harnessing ...

Scientists have discovered a signal that causes roots to stop growing in hard soils which can be 'switched off' to allow them to punch through compacted soil -- a discovery that could help plants to ...

Soil conditioner is a type of soil amendment composed of inorganic and organic materials for improving soil. Soil conditioner is best for improving clay soil and compacted soils. Soil conditioner ...

Malcolm Bennett receives funding from Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BB/G023972/1, BB/R013748/1, BB/L026848/1, BB/M018431/1, BB/PO16855/1, BB/M001806/1, BB/M012212, and ...

Whether you’re planting flowers, vegetables or grass seeds, the first step to ensuring healthy growth is properly preparing the soil. Soil that’s too hard and compacted won’t allow your plants’ roots ...