Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that plants need to build their tissues and operate their life ...

Chances are, most — if not all — of the produce in your kitchen is threatened by fungal diseases. The threat looms large for food staples of the world such as rice, wheat, potatoes and maize (SN: 9/22 ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - While proving a long-held theory that suberin blocks water and nutrient absorption in plants, a Purdue University scientist learned more about manipulating the substance to ...

Salk scientists find higher temperatures drain plants of important dietary nutrients; findings will be used to engineer crops that are more resilient to climate change LA JOLLA (June 4, 2024)—Global ...

Tomato plants are easier to grow in the garden than you would think, especially when planted alongside these beneficial herbs ...

Soil nutrients support plants, and the animals who consume plants return these nutrients to the soil, creating a nutrient ...

Nutrient imbalances can adversely impact crop health and agricultural productivity. The trace elements zinc and iron are taken up by the same 'transporters' in plants; so, zinc deficiency can result ...

It's beneficial to keep roses away from large trees and shrubs that can overshadow them and aggressively compete for water ...

An analysis of a range of dry dog foods finds that none are nutritionally complete, but vegan and vegetarian foods compare ...