Research Keyword: plant physiology

Mycorrhizal network: a bidirectional pathway between green-leaved terrestrial orchids and pine trees

Underground fungal networks connect plant roots like a trading system. Scientists studied how three types of orchids and pine trees exchange carbon and nitrogen through these fungal connections. They found that each orchid species trades resources differently, with carbon consistently flowing from pine to orchids, but nitrogen movement varying by species. This shows that these underground networks are more complex and flexible than previously thought.

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Fruit and Vegetable Production

This editorial reviews research on improving how fruits and vegetables are grown, harvested, and stored. Scientists studied various methods like using special water treatments, different soil mixtures, and natural soil microbes to help plants grow better and produce more nutritious food. New technologies like special cameras can now check fruit quality without damaging them. The research shows that by working together, farmers and scientists can grow healthier, more nutritious fruits and vegetables while reducing the need for chemical inputs.

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