A corn plant’s overall health—and potential yield—starts with its root system. Healthy corn roots enable efficient resource uptake and use, anchor the plant in the ground and protect the ...

With corn being a critical U.S. crop expected to help feed livestock and people around the world and also be a source for the production of clean energy, plant breeders are continually seeking ...

Applying imaging technology to plant roots, researchers have developed a new understanding of chemicals that are responsible for plant growth. The chemical 'roadmap' identifies where key molecules ...

Growing corn requires adequate space and nutrient supply. You'll want to be careful when planting other veggies next to it, particularly this tasty purple one.

“This is a critical time in a corn plant’s life as it’s transitioning from the primary root system – comprised of the radical root and seminal roots – over to the nodal roots, the ...

In soil, nitrogen (N), an essential macronutrient for plant growth, exhibits significant spatial heterogeneity. This necessitates plants to grapple with a complex array of environmental conditions ...