Silicon, described as a quasi-essential plant nutrient, can also play a big role in protecting crops against diseases.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Background Global climate is changing more rapidly than ever, threatening plant growth and productivity while exerting considerable direct and ...

Trees growing among edibles can be a good thing. There are misconceptions that trees will do nothing but rob vegetables of water and nutrients and shade them out of existence. However, growing trees ...

Global climate variability and evolving agronomic practices have intensified research into optimising fruit quality and yield in tree crops. Integrative approaches now combine precise crop monitoring, ...

Consortium aims to improve Africa's traditional crops Sequencing speeds breeding for more nutritious, productive crops Improved crops could help eliminate malnutrition and stunted growth UC Davis is ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Tree planting is widely promoted as a solution to challenges ranging from climate change to biodiversity loss, desertification, and more. One ...

Fruit and seed production in plants, crucial for reproduction and evolution, is influenced by various factors. Alternate bearing in trees, like apple and dogwood, involves fluctuating fruit production ...

Brassica vegetables, including broccoli, kale, cabbage, and mustard greens, are rich in health-promoting compounds but remain ...

Malawian households with fruit trees on their farms consumed more vegetables, and each additional tree species increased fruit consumption by 5% over a 10-year study period. Trees improve nutrition ...