Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Nanoparticles have been used to deliver genetic material into plants via their roots, potentially accelerating crop improvement. This method involves coating ...

These seeds are the start of next summer’s blooms. Gardeners can take a cue from nature and use winter as a time to plant seeds of a variety of annual and perennial flowers. Winter is also a great ...

Introduction: Root hairs increase the surface area of a plant’s root system that is in contact with the soil, thus facilitating plant water and nutrient uptake. However, little is known about the ...

Si accumulates in plant leaves and aerial organs as amorphous silica (SiO 2), which offers protection against pathogens, herbivores, and environmental challenges like drought. Understanding the ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

IN a recent brief communication on the chemica-nature of the root-forming hormone of plants 1, the following evidence was brought forward: ...

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As long ago as 2300 BC, a Chinese Emperor recorded that licorice was a “magic plant” that could rejuvenate aging men. This is an interesting observation that is partly due to licorice root’s adaptogen ...

What Exactly Is Chicory Root? The chicory root is part of the chicory plant (Cichorium intybus). It is native to the Mediterranean and used in parts of Africa, Europe, and North America. This ...