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New Study in “Nature Water” Spotlights Importance of Groundwater Monitoring

Groundwater is a critical resource around the globe, especially in dry regions, but it’s importance in sustaining ecosystems remains largely…

8 months ago

Divining roots—revealing how plants branch out to access water

Arabidopsis thaliana root growing on soil preferentially branching towards moist soil. Credit: Daniel von Wangenheim New research has discovered how…

6 years ago

Building Roots for a More Water Secure California

Photo: NRCS Scientists Holding Up Two Soil Samples. US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service The recently released National…

6 years ago

No-till farming can help save water, proponents say

Photo: No-till equipment at Garth Mulkey’s farm, originally designed to plant pumpkin seeds. The spiked wheels in the front push…

6 years ago

Plant roots go to extreme lengths to find water

Understanding how plants will survive and adapt to climate change is crucial as they provide oxygen and take in carbon…

7 years ago