Plant-mediated interactions between two belowground agricultural pests have been uncovered: When field mustard plants are ...

While these activities increase yields, they also reduce the genetic diversity of crops. At the same time, as a key organ for plants to absorb nutrients and water, the root system's microbial ...

One factor that can restrict root growth is soil compaction, and the silt-rich soils that Mark crops at Terrington Marsh in north Norfolk are prone to this. This was highlighted in the wet autumn ...

Their crops have fulfilled their purpose: anchoring the topsoil, retaining soil moisture and biome, and fixing nitrogen into the ground. However, with planting season upon us, it’s time to address the ...

Paris Hilton has a classic example of a shadow root, with darker dirty blonde or brunette roots blending into platinum blonde locks. Though most of her hair is much lighter than her roots ...

Last fall, a number of farmers in central Illinois told Ken Ferrie they were thinking about shifting acres to corn on corn for 2025, because the crop penciled ... but the corn root system is ...

In addition, ‘tropical root crops such as yam, which are key to food security in low-income regions, as well as cereals and pulses are particularly vulnerable. In sub-Saharan Africa, the region ...

In addition, "tropical root crops such as yam, which are key to food security in low-income regions, as well as cereals and pulses, are particularly vulnerable. In sub-Saharan Africa, the region ...

A compilation of genomes from species in the genus Solanum could help scientists to blend the best aspects of productive staple crops and genetically diverse but under-studied indigenous crops.