Rock colonization by plant roots and their associated microbiota is one of the major drivers of mineral weathering, nutrient cycling, soil formation and ecosystem stability. Yet the mechanisms of ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . New Phytologist is a leading world journal, publishing original research papers on all aspects of the plant sciences. It publishes also a prestigious ...

Spruce tree needles contain tiny gold particles — and they could indicate large gold deposits beneath the surface.

Researchers have discovered how a protein in plant roots controls the uptake of minerals and water, a finding which could improve the tolerance of agricultural crops to climate change and reduce the ...

A surprising twist has been found in a study by researchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science. Their research has revealed that the mechanism of ...

A rare mineral that holds enticing potential as a new material for industrial and medical applications has been discovered on alpine plants. Scientists at Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University ...

Researchers created a method to track nanoplastic uptake and transport in plants, detecting them in winter wheat roots during ...

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Sucrose is a vital energy source in plants. It also drives growth and serves as an important signaling molecule during stress and development. Sucrose is a key product of photosynthesis and the ...