Plants play a key role in regulating Earth's climate, but recent research suggests that rising temperatures could disrupt ...

Extreme drought in grasslands experiment. [Photo provided to ] A groundbreaking study led by Chinese scientists has uncovered divergent drought survival strategie ...

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 ...

The drought is continuing across Nebraska. This drought has been going on for multiple years and we are already seeing problems in our plants. These problems will continue to get worse if we don ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute are buoyed after a first-of-its-kind study provided further clues on how plants in later stages of life protect themselves from environmental threats. Their findings ...

and this discovery shows exactly how plants adapt their root systems to do this. Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Drought-related food shortages have cost about $30 billion in the ...

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Feb. 6, 2025 — A study has identified key genetic pathways in corn that help its roots branch out to find water in soil; the varieties adapted to temperate regions like the U.S. corn belt showed ...

The Drought Statement discusses recent rainfall compared to historical records and the impacts on soil moisture and water resources. For over 50 years these statements have reported on the extent and ...

The term native plant is fluid and can have many different meanings. In general, native plants are species that were present at the beginning of the European settlement of North America. These plants ...

Founded in Agriculture. Connected to Life. For over 150 years we've worked across disciplines to connect communities, help feed the world and Improve Life. Discover the impact of OAC's alumni, faculty ...

Genome-wide Identification and Expression Profile Analysis of TALE Superfamily Genes under Hormone and Abiotic Stress in Maize (Zea may L.) ...