Life cycle of tree roots
Nagoya University scientists have developed a method for the direct observation of fine roots, which control the uptake of nutrients…
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Agriculture is a dynamic and interconnected field that touches every aspect of human life, from the food we eat to the environment we live in. This featured category brings together a diverse range of topics, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.
Hybrid
Hybrid, also known as crossbreeds or cross varieties, is offspring of two different plants that possess characteristics of both parents.
Bird populations in eastern Canada declining due to forest ‘degradation,’ research shows
Bird species that live in wooded areas are under stress from human-caused changes to forest composition, according to new research…
C3, C4, and CAM Plants
C3, C4, and CAM plants are three types of photosynthetic pathways that plants use to fix carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
Volunteer Plants
Volunteer plants, also known as wild or spontaneous plants, are those that grow and reproduce on their own without being planted.
Monoecious
Monoecious plants are those that have both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual plant.
Earliest record of wildfires provide insights to Earth’s past vegetation and oxygen levels
While wildfires over recent years have raged across much of the western United States and pose significant hazards to wildlife…
Hydrophytes
Hydrophytes are the plants that have adapted to grow in water or in areas with high soil moisture content.
Groundcherry research bears new fruits
Over 34 million people in the U.S. don’t have enough food. More diverse and adaptable crops are needed to address…
Plants use their epigenetic memories to adapt to climate change
Animals can adapt quickly to survive adverse environmental conditions. Evidence is mounting to show that plants can, too. A paper…