Industrial farming practices often deplete the soil of important nutrients and minerals, leaving farmers to rely on ...

A new study has investigated how the relationship between mean annual precipitation (MAP) and grassland biomass changes when one or more nutrients are added. The authors show that precipitation and ...

Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants.

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of ...

Providing nutrients for plants, for example, is a big focus among gardeners because they really are fundamental for plant growth. Just as we need nutrients to survive, plants also rely on them.

The review lays out and evaluates four leading hypotheses that have emerged to explain why increased environmental CO 2 exposure results in reduced concentrations of mineral nutrients, especially that ...

Not only does soil need the correct amount of nutrients for plants to thrive, but it also needs a certain amount of moisture, correct pH, proper temperature, and a whole host of other qualities.

Help your plants to thrive by giving them a healthy diet, full of the right nutrients. Here's our guide to feeding your garden. Most plants need three major nutrients to thrive; nitrogen ...

Just like we need a good diet to grow in a healthy way, plants and crops also require the correct nutrients. Fertilisers contain one or more of these nutrients and different crops require ...