The 5 Healthiest Root Vegetables. Root vegetables are edible plants that grow underground. Here are the healthiest root ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. From carrots to beets, parsnips to radishes, and everything in between, let's look at the garden's buried treasures; an up-close view of our ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Around 20% of plants have a second set of roots deep underground, new research shows. . | Credit: ...

To investigate the significance of autophagy, the researchers developed a mutant Arabidopsis (thale cress) plant in which it's autophagy was disabled which is shown on the right. With an enzyme from ...

The Underground Internet Mycelium are incredibly tiny threads of fungal organisms that wrap around or bore into tree roots, ...

Scientists have determined how the well-known plant hormone ethylene is crucial in controlling the angle at which roots grow. The findings can be used to engineer plants and crops that withstand the ...

Compared to other crops, not many gardeners in our area grow sweet potatoes. Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called ...

A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong. The discovery provides an answer to a long-unanswered question and a deeper understanding of the 'mouths' of plants ...