biological weathering—the breakdown of rocks by living things. Burrowing animals help water and air get into rock, and plant roots can grow into cracks in the rock, making it split. The accumulation ...

The grittiness of this type of sand helps water drain smoothly and allows the plant roots to breathe ample oxygen.

And now, in a triumph of cross-border collaboration, an international team, armed with a rich Chinese fossil record and ...

The summer of 2025 has already been a wild ride—from unseasonal cold snaps to blistering heat and powerful storms. If your yard took a hit, don’t worry. Here’s a simple, safe plan to get your yard and ...

But with a plant such as a spreading perennial, you could cut through the root mass and create two plants without affecting its long-term health, so being pot bound isn’t an issue.

Adventitious roots have numerous forms and functions in various plant species. These include: hypocotyl/stem roots, nodal roots, aerial roots, prop roots, brace roots and climbing roots.

Scientists have discovered a rapid molecular switch in plant roots that allows them to detect dry soils and redirect root growth to find water. This discovery could help in developing drought ...

Plants are able to respond to their environment and changes in conditions. In the phototropism phenomenon, for example, plant parts will turn towards the sun. And gravitropism refers to the ability of ...

Keep them moist. As soon as the plant arrives, check to make sure its roots have not dried out. Keep them moist until you can plant it. If you’ll have to wait more than a couple of days, pot up ...

Advancements in off-world food and fiber production should seek to utilize regolith as a source of nutrients and prepare it for use as a solid plant growth substrate. Towards this goal, aeroponic ...

Given how important roots are, you might assume that you should never take a blade to them. But that's only true as long as the roots remain in good condition. For struggling roots, it's a different ...