How plant roots change their growth pattern during 'puberty' has implications for climate-resilient agriculture
Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.
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Scientists make stunning discovery with plants that could future-proof our global food supply: 'Could be part of the answer'
Scientists have discovered that adjusting the environmental conditions of indoor vertical farms using sensors and modeling ...
After Nov. 10, vegetable plants stop growing
Around Nov. 10, the Persephone Period begins in southern Michigan, causing vegetable plants to stop growing due to shortened ...
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Arctic grazers secretly shape plant growth and survival
Caribou and muskoxen significantly affect Arctic plant growth, revealing their overlooked role in climate impacts.
Defense or growth: Study finds trade-off in how plants allocate resources
The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a new study. Research made ...
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The 7 plants you should never prune in autumn – to avoid damaging next year's growth
However, there are some risks that come with pruning this plant during the cold season. "Deadheading and pruning roses in ...
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Defense or growth -- How plants allocate resources
The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a study. Research made possible by open science provides new insights into plant adaptation and ...
Beans, berries, herbs and more to plant in the garden right now
If you are looking for a flowering perennial that blooms during fall and winter in the shade and has a clumping growth habit, ...
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Plants have sophisticated strategies to balance defense and growth
Plants balance growth and defense through resource allocation, showing a trade-off between resilience and growth.
Southern Living on MSN17m
This Shrub Is The Ultimate Low-Maintenance Evergreen Plant For Gardens Of All Sizes
With bright green foliage and a compact habit, Dragon Prince™ Cryptomeria from the Southern Living Plant Collection is the ...
Growing a lily pond at home: Choose the right container and soil, and take care of algae growth
Growing a lily pond at home adds a beautiful, calming touch to any garden or outdoor space. Lily ponds are low-maintenance ...
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How a Team of Gophers Restored Mount St. Helens After Its Catastrophic Eruption With Less Than a Day of Digging
After the volcanic eruption of 1980, scientists released the burrowing rodents for only a brief time, but their activities ...