Plants are remarkable creatures. They create their own food and structural elements out of thin air, water and sunlight. They also need some basic nutrients, which they get from the soil and the water ...

A new study has investigated how the relationship between mean annual precipitation (MAP) and grassland biomass changes when one or more nutrients are added. The authors show that precipitation and ...

1. Greater understanding of positive interspecific interactions in nutrient-poor soils is a priority, particularly in phosphorus (P)-limited ecosystems where plants with contrasting nutrient-acquiring ...

Nitrogen is one the most essential nutrients for plants. Its availability in the soil plays a major role in plant growth and development, thereby affecting agricultural productivity. Scientists were ...

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a new method for delivering key nutrients to plant roots – without having to ensure they’re present in the soil where the plants are growing.

As outside light levels are steadily increasing, many of you must have noticed rapid plant growth inside the greenhouses. This is the time to pay close attention to nutrient deficiencies in plants. If ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising strategy plants use to thrive when an essential nutrient—sulfur—is in short supply. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. The team, ...