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

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

Root system architecture (RSA) encompasses the three‐dimensional configuration of a plant’s root network, which plays a critical role in water and nutrient uptake, anchorage and overall plant ...

The findings showed about 20% of the sites around the world had roots that peaked in mass twice along their depth, meaning these plants had a second, deeper system of roots — a phenomenon the ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...

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