In a new study, scientists have shown that chemical receptors that plants use to recognize nitrogen-fixing bacteria have developed the same function independently on at least three separate occasions ...

Most plants allow fungal microorganisms to enter their root cells and provide them with carbohydrates in exchange for a ...

Nitrogen fertilizers make it possible to feed the world's growing population, but they are also costly adn harm ecosystems. However, a few plants have evolved the ability to acquire their own nitrogen ...

A new research initiative led by associate professor of bacteriology Betül Kaçar is positioned to transform agriculture and address some of the world’s most pressing ecological and economic challenges ...

Plants are a prominent part of the carbon cycle. They help absorb excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and in turn keep the global temperature in check. A recent study published in Nature claims ...

Nitrogen is one of the most important components of garden soil as it helps plants build the amino acids they need to thrive. But nitrogen can deplete over time, meaning you'll need to find ways to ...

A tiny protein tweak may unlock nitrogen-fixing super-crops that slash global fertilizer demand. Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome ...

How cotton growers are using biological nitrogen to improve ROI, boost yields, and enhance early-season crop development.