Looking for an easy-to-grow veggie that will thrive in most types of soil? With its plentiful yields, this root vegetable is ...

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The roots, however, are where all the energy for the plant are stored. Bare root plants lack much in the way of branches—instead, they tend to be just the root ball out of soil.

Plants with deep roots are more drought-tolerant than their shallow-rooted counterparts, as their long roots are able to access underground water tables that short roots can't reach.

Why some plant roots have long and others have short hairs "We found that the protein SMAX1 acts as molecular break for ethylene production," says Caroline Gutjahr.

The bottom-up watering method works for just about any type of plant. "If your plant has a short root system, like most succulents which have adapted to arid conditions, it might take a bit longer ...

When phosphorus is available, it helps plants flower and grow roots. But for new plants, it’s a good idea to have it present from the start. If phosphorus is in short supply, it can cause ...