Researchers have gained new insights into the genetic basis of rye reproduction. They have demonstrated how plants recombine ...

Although soybeans generally supply up to 90% of their own nitrogen needs through their beneficial relationship with Rhizobium bacteria 1 and via the soil 2, there are several factors that can limit ...

As the temperature gets slightly warmer and the daylight a little longer, even if you don’t have seeds in the ground, it’s never too soon to curb crop deficiency. Once you spot signs of nutrient ...

For years, scientists have seen enhanced photosynthesis as one of the only possible bright sides of increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) -- since plants use carbon dioxide for ...

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Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of changing ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Although food is abundant in the United ...