Root pruning from corn rootworm can cause significant yield loss, up to 15% yield loss for every node pruned back to 1.5" of ...

Specific strains of bacteria found in the tea plant rhizosphere — the nutrient-rich soil around plant roots — boost the growth of maize seeds and their ability to resist disease-related cellular ...

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 ...

Root system architecture (RSA) encompasses the three‐dimensional configuration of a plant’s root network, which plays a critical role in water and nutrient uptake, anchorage and overall plant fitness.

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil ...

Propagating snake plants from cuttings is most successful in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.