Researchers have found that plant root tips commonly converged to a catenary-curved shape because of restrictions imposed by one-directional and localized tissue growth. Plant roots need to be ...

Plant root tips are no exception, sharing a domed shape. Root tips need to be able to push through soil effectively without disintegrating, ...

Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

A plant's root system is crucial to its overall health. ... These 6 tips are key to the care of plant roots. Dan Gill, The Times-Picayune garden columnist; Aug 4, 2018 Aug 4, 2018; ...

Corn rootworm damage. Root pruning from corn rootworm can cause significant yield loss. Recent research predicts up to 15% yield loss for every node pruned back to 1.5" of the stalk.² ...

Plant roots are industrious, ... "The direction in which root tips grow is influenced by many factors – gravity, nutrients, water, touch and even light," Dietrich tells us.