Common garden beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) are pole bean or bush varieties. "The plants in this family have pea-like pods," ...

Marigolds aren't just ornamental, they also chase away destructive root-knot nematodes, microscopic worms in the soil that ...

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 ...

We have excellent teaching, research, and outreach programs in the areas of plant biology (cellular, genetics, genomics, microbial, molecular and physiology), agronomy (including pathology, soil ...

Our department offers the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in plant and soil sciences. Within the Plant and Soil Sciences degree, two focused concentration areas exist: Plant ...

In our group, the research related to root processes is focused on root-microbial interactions and on how roots and symbiotic fungi affect plant C allocation and nutrient ... and vertical distribution ...

This gives the younger side shoots ... about your soil and garden. Weeds in the lawn are sprouting to remind you that nature abhors mono culture. A mixture of blooming plants is what nature ...

It's important to plant bulbs with its top facing upwards. If unsure, plant the bulb on its side. Replace the soil after planting, breaking down any large clumps and firm in gently, making sure ...