Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden second set of roots that extend far deeper into the soil. According to a new ...

Scientists identify genes affecting root length that could make it easier to breed drought-resistant wheat. Wheat is a key crop for ensuring global food security, but drought associated with climate ...

You think all corn roots are the same? Then you’ve likely never paid close attention to roots on corn exhibited at county ...

As part of an investigation to boost agricultural yields and develop crops that are resilient to climate change, Berkeley Lab scientists have introduced RhizoNet, a computational tool that harnesses ...

Similar to humans, plants have secrets that scientists value to unravel. Moreover, experts have left no stone unturned in examining plants in all their glory. Despite years of examination, something ...