Healthy plant growth and reproduction require 17 nutrients. Of these, carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H) are derived mainly from the atmosphere and water. Soil minerals and/or soil organic ...

Changes in root architecture, induction of root-based transport systems and associations with beneficial soil microorganisms allow plants to maintain optimal nutrient content in the face of ...

All plants require 17 elements to complete their ... and indirect influences on the supply and availability of most nutrient elements. The main processes involved in the release and fixation ...

The authors show that precipitation and nutrient availability are the key drivers of plant biomass, while the effects of plant diversity are minimal. A new study published in PNAS, led by the ...