Plant science articles
Root Systems’ Role in Ecosystems
Root systems make several vital contributions to ecosystems through their structure and functioning, influencing their environments and encouraging microbial growth and activities. Roots influence biogeochemistry through their involvement in carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus nutrient cycling. They are also significant contributors to the soil carbon sink. Roots build soil structure, stability, and water-holding capacity and promote… Continue reading…
Mastering Precision Agriculture: A Comprehensive 6-Question Guide
Precision agriculture, also known as precision farming, uses modern technology to raise the caliber and output of agricultural practices. In the early 20th century, we discovered the drawbacks of conventional farming techniques, leading to revolutionary technique development. We live in a time when the agricultural sector is about to undergo a complete transformation because of… Continue reading…
Hydroponic Root Growth: Liquid Fertilizer’s Effect on Paprika From Concentrations in Hydroponic Cultures
Read the full study here. Research Authors: Jinen Hojo, Hiroyuki Chiba, and Takashi Ikeda, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan Aspiring to shed light on the mysteries of plant growth, a team of researchers from Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan, undertook an interesting study to explore the effects of different liquid fertilizer concentrations on the growth of… Continue reading…
What is Plant Productivity, and How to Measure It
Plant productivity provides society with ecosystem services and is the basis of all heterotrophic levels. Environmental factors like light, temperature, and precipitation, determined by latitudes, influence plant productivity patterns, which are most in the tropics and decrease towards the poles. The combined negative and positive interactions are essential biotic factors influencing plant productivity. Plant productivity… Continue reading…
Exploring Root Traits: Paving the Way for Sustainable Small Grain Cereal Production
The modern agriculture industry grapples with a complex challenge. As global demand for food grows and climate conditions become increasingly unpredictable, the need to enhance productivity and increase sustainable small-grain cereals, such as barley and wheat, has never been more urgent. Farmers face significant obstacles in the form of moisture deficits and the excessive use… Continue reading…
Role of Mycorrhizae in Agriculture
Among all the mycorrhizal associations, the arbuscular mycorrhizal associations are the most abundant and crucial for agriculture. The extended hyphal networks of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) increase water and nutrient availability and translocation for crop plants. By changing soil’s chemical and biological properties, the AMF improves nutrient cycling and ensures the biocontrol of soil diseases.… Continue reading…
Unraveling the Mystery of Perennial Wheat: A Root Structure Imaging Study
Wheat is one of the most important cereal crops in the world, providing a substantial portion of the global population’s caloric intake. In recent years, researchers have been working to develop perennial wheat varieties that would allow the crop to survive for multiple years without the need for replanting. This wheat saves resources, reduces environmental… Continue reading…
Exploring Plant Nutrient Status: Q&A on Chlorophyll Fluorescence Measurements
This Q&A article explores the fascinating world of chlorophyll fluorescence, a process where plants emit light from energy loss during photosynthesis, and how it relates to plant nutrient status. Chlorophyll fluorescence measurements provide valuable insights into plants’ photosynthetic efficiency and overall health, allowing researchers and agriculturalists to optimize nutrient management techniques. By utilizing advanced root… Continue reading…
The Role of Transpiration in Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
Transpiration is a key physiological process maintaining plant form, water balance, temperature, and nutrient absorption. Climate change-driven transpiration alterations occur due to increased CO2 levels, temperature, water deficit, and precipitation patterns. Adaptation strategies in agriculture, which will be the worst hit sector by climate change, target transpiration rate and its changes to improve productivity in… Continue reading…
The Role of Stomatal Conductance In the Global Carbon Cycle
The global carbon cycle is crucial as it supports the food chain of natural ecosystems and humans. People also depend on the carbon cycle for industrial systems. Excess greenhouse gases of anthropogenic origin, carbon dioxide, and methane, are now driving climate change. Like stomatal conductance, green plants’ role and processes are central to the carbon… Continue reading…