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Plants have colonised the vast majority of the Earth’s surface. So what is the key to their success? People often think of plants as simple, senseless life forms. They may live rooted in one place, ...

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, the University of Cologne, and the University of Copenhagen have uncovered a hidden talent of the Casparian strip—a root structure ...

What is the Rhizosphere and how can understanding rhizosphere processes help feed the world and save the environment? This article will review the critical biogeochemical processes occurring at the ...

The plant root system is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that houses a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists, etc. These microorganisms together form the root ...

Bare-root roses are a reliable way to bring these fragrant blooms into your garden – here's what to know ...

A microcosm experiment on four Carex species shows that healthy roots and rhizomes decompose at rates comparable to senescing ...

A two-year study of wheat root architecture and nitrogen-processing enzymes across soil depths shows that moderate fertilizer ...

A sample of Bishop's Weed, also known as goutweed or ground elder, a former decorative plant that can take over Maine yards and gardens. Credit: Donna Coffin Plants that conveniently fill out an ...