The recent prolonged warm spell and its associated drought demonstrated on roadside verges several fine examples of the two ...

Plant roots navigate complex soil environments by sensing moisture gradients and redirecting growth towards regions of higher water potential, a phenomenon termed hydrotropism. This adaptive response ...

Frustrated by thinning grass? Learn how to identify and prevent 'take-all root rot' in your Florida lawn.

Symbioses between plants and fungi are essential for most plants. Fungal structures known as mycorrhizae extend the area from ...

To people, salt is a kitchen staple. But to crops, too much of it can be devastating. Across coastal regions and irrigated agricultural land, salt is accumulating in soils, making it harder for plants ...

A droopy tomato plant or a sad-looking fern usually sends gardeners sprinting for the watering can, but that instinct often makes a bad situation much worse. Root rot sneaks into gardens quietly, and ...