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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How Removing Plant Leaves Changes Root Growth in Watermelons
Scientists studied how removing different parts of watermelon plant tops affects the growth of new roots on grafted seedlings. They found that removing just …
Read MoreHow Scientists Make Fruit Trees Smaller and More Productive
Scientists have discovered that by using special rootstocks—the underground root system of fruit trees—they can make trees grow shorter while producing more …
Read MorePlant Hormones That Help Crops Survive Droughts and Heat
Scientists have discovered that plants naturally produce special chemicals called strigolactones that help them survive tough conditions like droughts, salty …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Help Plants Grow Better and Make Healthy Compounds
Scientists discovered that a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis can boost the growth of a medicinal plant called Anoectochilus roxburghii. The …
Read MoreHow Wheat Plants Survive Drought by Growing More Shoots
When wheat plants face dry conditions, they have to make tough choices about which shoots to keep growing. Scientists studied two types of wheat to understand …
Read MorePlant Hormones Help Rice Grow Better in Poor Soil
Scientists discovered that a plant hormone called brassinosteroid helps rice plants absorb nutrients more efficiently when soil is lacking phosphorus, an …
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