Learn about the Moon-Rice project, which aims to create rice crops that can grow in space and help keep astronauts healthy.

Cytokinins are a class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in regulating various aspects of plant growth and ...

Despite rice being the staple food for more than half of the world's population, its cultivation remains highly ...

Despite being the primary food for more than half of the world's population, rice cultivation is very resource-intensive, ...

A new paper offers a roadmap for integrating crop resilience and carbon mitigation into national and global climate ...

Stanford researchers discovered how plant cells decide whether to form breathing pores based on size and neighbor signals.

Plant and Soil, Vol. 439, No. 1/2, Part I: Special Issue Crop Roots and Rhizosphere Interactions (June 2019), pp. 201-217 (17 pages) Aims To investigate genotypic differences in the plasticity of root ...

Their findings were published in April in the journal Molecular Plant. Drought tolerance in upland rice Upland rice, they explained, naturally grows in dry areas thanks to its sturdy roots.

Chinese scientists say they have unearthed genetic secrets in the roots of upland rice linked to drought resistance, paving the way to transform widely cultivated irrigated rice into drought ...

Cooled rice water is a simple yet cheap trick to boost the health of your plants. This natural byproduct of cooking rice is packed with nutrients that can be absorbed by plants. Using cooled rice ...

Auxin, a crucial plant hormone, plays a pivotal role in regulating various aspects of rice growth and development, including cell elongation, root formation, and responses to environmental stimuli.

These rice and lentils with tahini roasted root veg will be a hit for your next vegan dinner. Pair it with a chermoula dressing and enjoy.