Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

A new study revealed certain plants grow "secret" deep root systems to survive tough conditions and quietly trap carbon ...

Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden ...

Plants grow deep, hidden root systems that may store more carbon than previously thought - offering a new tool to fight ...

A corn plant’s overall health—and potential yield—starts with its root system. Healthy corn roots enable efficient resource uptake and use, anchor the plant in the ground and protect the ...

The plant root system is a complex and dynamic ecosystem that houses a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists, etc. These microorganisms together form the root ...

When you are getting ready to plant, place the plant’s roots in a bucket of water. Leave a perennial to soak for a couple of hours and a tree or shrub for 24 hours.