Genetically altering crops may be key to helping them adapt to extreme temperatures. But shrinking funds and social ...

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

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Gardeners will try almost anything to help their plants grow. From fancy compost to strict watering times, there are plenty ...

This involves a huge expenditure of energy, which takes away from plant growth. If the touching is repeated, then plant growth is reduced by up to 30%.” Cells in leaves release signals in ...

New technology may enable farmers to keep plants safe from pests while not compromising growth This discovery could have significant implications for crop productivity. Salicylic acid-based ...

You can get in touch with Jess by emailing [email protected]. The idea of music boosting plant growth has been around for many years, but a new study has found that monotonous noise ...

But plants modified for higher crop yields tend to have a lower stress tolerance because they put more energy into growth than into protection against stresses. Similarly, improving the ability of ...

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the overall consensus is that UV light is not necessary for plant growth. In fact, as is the case with humans and other animals, excessive exposure can actually harm plants. That's where the WCM ...

Now, scientists have discovered that two plant factors -- the protein PIF7 and the growth hormone auxin -- are the triggers that accelerate growth when plants are shaded by canopy and exposed to ...

Abstract: The objective of the study was to develop a framework for the quantitative and visual simulation of growth process of maize to overcome the inadequacy of representing the detailed ...