Uncover the ancient mystery of the squirting cucumber's explosive seed dispersal. Discover the plant's sophisticated fluid ...

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.

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

Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, found in large quantities in soil. While Si is not essential for land plants, many plants, such as rice and grasses, have used Si to develop ...

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.