Scientists have determined how the well-known plant hormone ethylene is crucial in controlling the angle at which roots grow. The findings can be used to engineer plants and crops that withstand the ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong. The discovery provides an answer to a long-unanswered question and a deeper understanding of the 'mouths' of plants ...

A novel, three-dimensional recording, vibrating probe was used for measuring the density and direction of the endogenous ionic current of cress roots (Lepidium sativum L.) bathed in low salt media ...