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An "ancient relationship" between fungi and plant roots creates a genetic expression that leads to more root growth, scientists say. Common fungus could one day be used as 'bio-fertilizer', replacing ...

Rethinking How Phosphorus Is Delivered Traditional water-soluble ammonium phosphate fertilizers release nutrients immediately ...

Bean plants that suppress secondary root growth in favor of boosting primary root growth forage greater soil volume to acquire phosphorus, according to researchers, who say their recent findings have ...

Root crops have long been popular with gardeners. While our ancestors dug wild roots to supplement their diets, modern humans have spent decades breeding and selecting root crops to develop the ...

Carrots are a tasty root crop and a staple in many vegetable gardens. Whether you grow the classic orange roots or heirloom varieties that can be purple, red, or white, carrots are low-maintenance but ...

Bean plants that suppress secondary root growth in favor of boosting primary root growth forage greater soil volume to acquire phosphorus, according to Penn State researchers, who say their recent ...

New research has found that the interaction of roots with a common soil fungus changes the genetic expression of rice crops -- triggering additional root growth that enables the plant to absorb more ...