Compared to other crops, not many gardeners in our area grow sweet potatoes. Traditionally they have been considered a warm climate crop. Sweet potatoes are grown by planting root sprouts called ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new DNA method lets scientists measure plant roots underground, opening doors for climate research and smarter farming.

Scientists discover how plants sense temperature using internal protein “thermostats,” helping roots grow and adapt to heat.

This deeply rooted tropical grass has been used for centuries throughout the world as a “hedge” against erosion and ...