Plants can’t move, but they constantly adjust to survive. They reach for light, dig their roots deeper, and seek out water when drought strikes. A new study by researchers at the Institute of Science ...

Kobe University plant biologist Fukaki Hidehiro says, "My group previously discovered that a gene called RLF is necessary for lateral root development in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, but ...

The leaves may be yellowing due to a lack of water. It is also possible that the pot is too small and the plant is pot-bound. Water your plant early in the day and, at the end of the day, stick ...

Furthermore, we suggest a promising method for future research on belowground VOCs. Table 2 Fungal VOCs and its effect to plant host. Figure 2 Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from roots, ...

Every seed begins life with a simple aim: to reach water, collect nutrients, and stay upright. Beneath the surface, root tips probe the soil and spread into branches that keep the plant alive. Getting ...

Also, longer fine roots enable plants to acquire more belowground resources such as water," said Haruka Kobayashi, the first author of the study. Previous studies by the laboratory of Professor ...

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From root to flower, dandelions are highly nutritious plants loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Dandelion greens can be eaten cooked or raw and are an excellent source of vitamins A ...

Posey: Umm. you don't always need roots. Stems do the job, too. When you put the plants in the water, with or without roots, the tubes in the stem transport the water to the flower. Ivy ...

Pairing drought-tolerant plants with moisture-loving ones can cause issues like root rot, so it's best to keep them in separate zones of the garden. Plants like gardenias and mint, are best grown ...

05/28/2025 May 28, 2025 Ginger, mistletoe, tulsi – many plants are said to have medicinal properties that help against cancer. We take a look at what science has to say about five of the most ...

Plants should be dug out, with the entire root removed. They should then be placed in a construction-grade trash bag and disposed of. Once the plant begins displaying flowers, Gardner said hand ...