New technology directly distinguishes nitrogen issues with greater discrimination than current remote sensing techniques. Developed by the University of Minnesota (UM), Sentera has licensed the ...

Despite advances in modern agriculture, overuse of fertilizers spurred by fears of low crop yield is a continuing source of damage to the environment. Excess nitrogen from fertilizers ends up in ...

"We studied a large number of wheat and barley genotypes under different nitrogen supply conditions and analyzed their root architecture and nitrogen accumulation in the plants," says lead author Md.

A recent study reveals how plants activate a reactive oxygen species (ROS)-driven signaling pathway to adapt to low nitrate ...

A farmer in Coles County, Ill., told AgWeb on June 29 how their soybean crop has slowly turned yellow. Will it recover? How prevalent is this problem? When you’re driving down the road, a yellow light ...

Researchers have identified a plant enzyme that is key to activating a nitrate uptake mechanism in response to nitrogen starvation. This finding explains how plants meet their needs in challenging ...

Healthy plant growth and reproduction require 17 nutrients. Of these, carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) are derived mainly from the atmosphere and water. Soil minerals and/or soil organic ...

For years, scientists have seen enhanced photosynthesis as one of the only possible bright sides of increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) -- since plants use carbon dioxide for ...

As a cool-season bedding plant, columbines are a lovely choice. They bloom in spring, generally lingering into May. They will not tolerate heat, however, and languish and die in the heat of June.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. One of the most frustrating things about plant parenthood is the ...