Soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS) is one of the most devastating fungal diseases affecting soybean growers. With no in-season treatment available, SDS is responsible for significant economic losses, ...

Plants acquire phosphorus in the form of inorganic phosphate (Pi) from the soil through a tightly regulated network of transporters and signalling pathways that ensure nutrient homeostasis. This ...

Soybeans may fix their own nitrogen, but that doesn’t mean their fertility needs are simple. A high protein content and strong yield targets can lead to soybean nutrient deficiency, requiring a ...

Phosphorus is a natural mineral found in fertilizer that is essential for plant growth and development, and Earth's agricultural-grade phosphorus reserves are expected to be depleted in 50 to 100 ...

Recently, a research team led by Yan Junhua, a researcher at the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that trees in subtropical forests are more capable of coping ...