Homes & Gardens on MSN19h
How temperature affects plant growth – and how you can be sure your plants are warm enough
As well as needing essential plant nutrients, plants need a certain level of temperature for successful growth. This is ...
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Where to put your houseplants during winter for best light [Master Gardener column]
Shorter days and a chill in the air cause avid gardeners to turn their attention to indoor plants. Even those without an urge ...
How plant roots change their growth pattern during 'puberty' has implications for climate-resilient agriculture
Understanding how roots grow can help us develop plants that—for example—are more resistant to drought. Research by Prof.
9 Plants You Should Never Grow In Dry Climates
Do you live in a region that's prone to drought and dry air? These are humidity-loving plants you shouldn't attempt to grow ...
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Certain Animals Tolerate Spicy Foods Better Than Others
Birds are one type of animal that have adapted to not feel the effects of spicy foods that humans often do.
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How scientists are learning to help tomatoes beat the heat
Brown University biologists identified when tomatoes are most vulnerable to heat and how some varieties resist it.
Glowing Plants and Silk-Coated Seeds: How MIT Is Developing the Future of Farming
Researchers at MIT are developing innovative agricultural technologies such as stress-signaling plants, microbial fertilizers, and protective seed coatings to adapt farming to climate change and ...
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Where to Plant Hydrangeas: The Right Side of Your House Matters
What if the secret to jaw-dropping hydrangeas isn’t just in the soil or water, but in where you plant them? Picture your ...
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Tomatoes have a molecular trick to survive in extreme heat
Ouonkap discovered that the heat-tolerant Tamaulipas tomato variety showed exceptional growth under high temperatures ...