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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 ...

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.

Leguminous plants have a mechanism (rhizobial symbiosis ... which function systemically (shoot and root systems) to collect iron into the nodules following rhizobial infection.

The shoot is what appears above the ... Some perennials will have a combination of these. The root system is used not only to support and anchor the plant, but also to absorb moisture and ...

Are drones a threat to nuclear power plants and the U.S. electric grid? Experts weigh in on security risks and counter-UAS measures.

If you forgot to plant your spring bulbs last fall, here is what you need to do right now to save them and possibly get ...

Researchers from Japan have discovered, Shoot-Silicon-Signal (SSS), a protein involved in the uptake and distribution of silicon in rice and grasses. This mechanism has potential implications for ...

Understanding plant root systems is crucial for improving agricultural practices and enhancing crop yields. Recent research has focused on innovative methods to analyze root systems, particularly ...

This article is part of an ongoing series highlighting projects that have been completed as part of the Chehalis Basin Strategy. These projects are implemented in cooperation with partners such as the ...

The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles.

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