Rio Baran's senior thesis research sought to explore what few scientists have attempted. “Rio is an exceptional undergraduate student,” said her adviser, geosciences professor John Higgins.

Scientists have discovered a rapid molecular switch in plant roots that allows them to detect dry soils and redirect root ...

Adventitious roots are roots that originate from nonstandard locations on a plant such as the stems or leaves. They can occur as part of a plant’s normal growth and development or they can arise ...

These clever pots help you save time while reducing your water bills. Plus, they make maintaining a garden effortless. So you ...

When you are getting ready to plant, place the plant’s roots in a bucket of water. Leave a perennial to soak for a couple of hours and a tree or shrub for 24 hours.

In nature, plant roots are always colonized by fungi. This interaction can be either mutualistic, benefiting both the plant and the fungus, or pathogenic, where the fungus harms the host plant.

Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof. Bert De Rybel's team (VIB-UGent), in collaboration with the VIB ...

We also need to think about what is going to be happening below ground once the plant takes hold. Roots absorb moisture and nutrients, anchor the plant, and grow in both horizontal and vertical ...

A plant’s root system has a profound effect on its overall health. Look at the roots of a sick, struggling plant, and you will often see a sick, struggling root system. While plants may tolerate ...