Growing Stronger Roots to Help Plants Survive Droughts
Scientists discovered that by modifying a specific gene in tobacco plants, they could create plants with much larger root systems that are better at surviving …
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Best Potato Varieties for Dry, Hot Climates Found
Researchers in Pakistan tested six types of potato plants to see which ones grow best in hot, dry areas with poor soil. Over two years, they measured how well …
Read MoreAdding Cobalt Helps Fennel Plants Grow Bigger and Taste Better
Scientists tested whether adding a mineral called cobalt could help sweet fennel plants grow stronger and produce more food. They grew fennel plants in pots …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Boost Soybean Crops Without Extra Fertilizer
Scientists tested whether adding helpful bacteria to soybean seeds could make plants grow better and produce more soybeans. They ran five different experiments …
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