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 ...

Grasslands are some of the most at-risk terrestrial environments, and North American populations of bison and prairie dogs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Over the last decade, the global market for plant-based beverages has seen remarkable growth, with oat, almond, soy and rice ...