It can then be severed from its parent to produce a new plant. Select a non-flowering shoot that's strong and healthy. It should be low-growing so it can touch the soil surface without breaking.

For instance, research has shown that these plants can integrate information from both their root and shoot systems to make decisions about how to approach and grasp supports of varying thicknesses.

A shoot is cut from a woody plant. The end of the shoot is cut under water to ensure that the xylem remains water-filled and prevents air locks. The potometer is lowered into the water.

A breakthrough study reveals that the Shoot-Silicon-Signal (SSS) protein plays a crucial role in managing silicon uptake and distribution in rice and other grasses. This study sheds light on how SSS ...

The stem is a key component of the shoot system. It provides structural support to the plant and acts as a pathway for the ...