Sweet switch: Sorbitol's key role in apple plant growth strategy
Apple trees, like many perennial plants, endure a prolonged juvenile stage before reaching maturity, during which they ...
Scientists make stunning discovery with plants that could future-proof our global food supply: 'Could be part of the answer'
Scientists have discovered that adjusting the environmental conditions of indoor vertical farms using sensors and modeling ...
Glowing Plants and Silk-Coated Seeds: How MIT Is Developing the Future of Farming
Researchers at MIT are developing innovative agricultural technologies such as stress-signaling plants, microbial fertilizers, and protective seed coatings to adapt farming to climate change and ...
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What essential plant nutrients are needed for growth? 17 key elements that help your garden thrive
Providing nutrients for plants, for example, is a big focus among gardeners because they really are fundamental for plant ...
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Defying Predictions: How Increased CO2 and Innovation Are Mitigating Effects of Drought on U.S. Crops and Forest Productivity
recent data show that the known fertilizing effect of additional carbon dioxide (CO2)—which is literally food for plants—has offset many of the predicted adverse effects by enhancing drought tolerance ...
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Defense or growth – How plants allocate resources
The more a plant species invests in defense, the less potential it has for growth, according to a new study. Research made possible by open science provides new insights into plant adaptation and ...