Ensure your plants are well watered to prevent them from drying out, as this can lead to stress and pest issues. You may have to incorporate some sphagnum moss around the roots to retain moisture if ...

It may sound counterintuitive, but pruning a plant's roots is a beneficial practice that can make your potted plants ...

Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access ...

A gardener on TikTok experimented with four different propagation methods to see which one produced roots the fastest. The results are surprising—and the key ingredient might be in your pantry.

Roots serve many functions for a plant including anchorage and acquisition of vital nutrients and water necessary for growth. The plant root-soil interface is a dynamic region in which numerous ...

Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, found in large quantities in soil. While Si is not essential for land plants, many plants, such as rice and grasses, have used Si to develop ...

Abscisic acid (ABA) plays an important role in helping plants adapt to these challenging conditions. This new study gives new insights into how ABA changes root growth angles to enable plants to ...

According to the United Nations, soil salinization affects between 20% and 40% of arable land globally, with human activity ...

Salk Institute scientists have created the first single cell genomic atlas of mature plants' outer armor layer, called the periderm, and its carbon-capturing phellem cells. The findings will be useful ...

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of ...

The correct soil composition is crucial for the well-being of fairy duster plants. They thrive in well-draining soil with low ...