How Plants Fight Chromium Poisoning From Polluted Soil
Chromium is a toxic metal that contaminates soil, especially near mines and factories. When plants absorb chromium, it damages their DNA and hurts their …
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Special Soil Bacteria Help Wheat Survive Droughts Better
Scientists discovered that certain helpful bacteria living in soil around wheat roots can make plants grow better and handle dry conditions more effectively. …
Read MoreWild Rice's Secret Soil Friends Help It Survive Droughts
Scientists discovered that wild rice has different microscopic helpers in its soil compared to the rice we grow on farms. These tiny organisms help wild rice …
Read MoreHow Soil Bacteria Share Vitamin B12 and Compete for Survival
Scientists studied how different bacteria in soil interact with each other, focusing on vitamin B12 (called cobamides). Some bacteria can make their own …
Read MoreGrowing Better Tomatoes With Less Fertilizer and Companion Plants
Farmers often use too much nitrogen fertilizer on tomatoes, which actually makes them produce less and taste worse. Scientists wanted to find out if using less …
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