Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk—but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
A large proportion of the vegetables consumed in Québec are grown in the Montérégie region in what are known as organic soils ...
Smart farming: AI predicts potato growth potential
A cutting-edge AI tool can now predict how well seed potatoes will grow into healthy potato plants. Developed by biologists ...
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Spinach's Stellar Growth: A Space Experiment Unveiled
Mumbai's experiment with spinach callus tissue in space shows growth in POEM-4 module. The experiment aims to understand plant growth in microgravity and is vital for astronaut sustenance during ...
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Study shows how plant roots access deeper soils in search of water
Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.
Plant hormones that help roots reach deeper water provide potential strategy for drought-resistant crops
Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access ...
Food grows better on the moon than on Mars, scientists find
The ground on Mars is full of nitrogen, a vital component for planet life, raising hopes that it might be more hospitable ...