Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is among the most damaging pests affecting soybean crops around the world, with current ...

Biodegradable mulch films are widely promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional agricultural plastics, yet their ...

Microbial communities in soil are not static; they respond rhythmically to daily cycles of light and dark. This study reveals how bacteria and fungi in the rhizosphere of tea plants fluctuate with ...

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 104, No. 7 (July 2017), pp. 970-978 (9 pages) PREMISE OF THE STUDY:Root border cells are programmed to separate from the root cap as it penetrates the soil environment ...