T he thrumming subterranean networks of tree roots in forests have been harboring more secrets than we realized: Scientists ...

Scientists have discovered a zombie tree that converts its leaves into roots as it dies. The Cyathea rojasiana tree fern, which is native to Panama in Central America, was studied by plant biologists ...

What makes plants grow to a certain size? From the tiniest cells to whole leaves, roots, and stems, growth has to be carefully coordinated—but until now, it has been hard to compare findings from ...

A new study reveals that roots don’t just support plants - they absorb carbon dioxide too, changing how we understand plant ...

In the Panamanian rainforest, scientists found the first known plant species to transform decaying tissue into a new source of nutrients. By Douglas Main In the rainforests of western Panama, the ...

Atmospheric nitrogen deposition increases forest carbon sequestration across broad parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Slower organic matter decomposition and greater soil carbon accumulation could ...

Establishment of blue grama [Bouteloua gracilis (H.B.K.) Lag ex Steud.] seedlings requires extension of adventitious roots into the soil profile. The objectives of this study were to determine the ...

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center announced today a campaign to inspire homeowners and landowners to put down the rake and leaves some leaves on the ground this fall to improve soil, support ...