The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

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Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

Sunlight is key, and a few hours of light each day will help the plants grow new stems. In addition, snake plants require little water. In fact, watering them once or twice a month is typically ...

Grape plants ... soil moisture levels. Rooted cuttings can stay in the nursery bed until you transplant them to their permanent location, before growth begins next year. If you propagate in ...

In your backyard, erosion can impact the fertility of your soil, making it more difficult for grass and other plants to grow as precious topsoil and organic matter gets washed away. In severe cases, ...

AMHERST, Mass.—Money doesn’t grow on trees. But soon the minerals used in the battery of your electric vehicle might. Worries about China’s domination of critical minerals are driving ...

The rare plant – scientific name amorphophallus titanum, but also known as “Titan Arum” or “bunga bangkai” in Indonesia where it grows wild – began to bloom on Thursday, giving off an ...

Avoid working frozen or wet soil, as this damages soil structure and promotes compaction. Many gardeners prepare planting beds in fall, before the ground freezes. The Southern climate provides ample ...