Abstract. Demand for rice is rapidly increasing in sub-Saharan Africa; however, its productivity is constrained by nutrient-poor paddy soils, particularly

Sweet potato is a nutritionally valuable crop that contributes to food security, owing to its storage roots rich in starch, sugars, and antioxidants, …

Abstract. Root growth direction under water-deficit conditions is critical for plant survival. Increasing agar concentration in the growth medium simulates

7th International Symposium on Plant Apoplastic Diffusion Barriers | University of Lausanne | 31 August-3 September 2026

This study reveals that enhanced autophagy in root-hair-forming cells helps Arabidopsis store excess sodium, control oxidative stress and tolerate salt stress.

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The Royal Highland Show is an annual event, showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh.

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Root hairs, tubular extensions of the rhizodermal cells, facilitate nutrient uptake, yet their role in water acquisition remains debated and may be sp…