Nowadays we’re getting more used to the idea that entire ecosystems of tiny bacteria are living on our skin, in the soil of our gardens and within the oceans where we catch dinner. But one aspect that ...

Nitrogen and potassium are fundamental nutrients for plant growth, but imbalances frequently disrupt agricultural systems. In apple orchards, low potassium can severely limit carbon and nitrogen ...

Climate change is widely regarded as an extreme treat not only for agriculture productivity but also for crop nutritional quality. Rising temperatures, more ...

Phytoplankton that harvest sunlight in the world’s oceans make more heat than food, a new study finds. The microscopic marine organisms, which serve as an important food source in the ocean, use ...

Photosynthesis in plants and a few bacteria is responsible for feeding nearly all life on Earth. It allows energy from the Sun to be converted into a storable form, usually glucose, which plants use ...

Scientists have discovered the availability of carbon in Greenland's waters is shifting poleward and appearing earlier than in previous decades. This finding will enhance understanding of carbon ...

A multifunctional nanophotonic fertilizer enhances crop growth by converting near-infrared light into red light, releasing magnesium and manganese in response to pH, and enabling in-plant nutrient ...