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Root system architecture (RSA) encompasses the three‐dimensional configuration of a plant’s root network, which plays a critical role in water and nutrient uptake, anchorage and overall plant fitness.

A research team has developed a powerful computational tool—the Algorithmic Root Trait (ART) extraction method—that can “see” beyond human perception to uncover hidden features in plant roots.

University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening a potential pathway for rapid crop improvement. The research is published ...

American Journal of Botany, Vol. 89, No. 1 (Jan., 2002), pp. 12-21 (10 pages) We report on the root system of the large columnar cactus species Pachycereus pringlei to explore the hypothesis that ...

In a surprising twist to one of biology’s most fundamental processes, a new study published on October 17, 2025, in the ...

Root Protocol, a project building an operating system that unifies access to Web3, is gearing up for its token launch after securing an impressive $10 million raise at a $100 million valuation. Root ...

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This live oak with its mass of surface roots was a poor choice for parkway planting. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram There’s not one of us who hasn’t been impacted by supply chain issues ...