New evidence shows plant leaves absorb airborne microplastics, a previously overlooked route for the particles to enter crops ...

Fine roots are the most permeable portion of a root system, and are thought to have the greatest ability to absorb water, particularly in herbaceous (i.e., non-woody) plants (McCully 1999).

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Slide 1 of 3, , Plants absorb water from the soil through their roots. Plant roots have tiny hairs on them so they can absorb as much water as possible. You will need: a seed, paper towels ...

Surface and chemical properties of tea leaves may help explain the correlation between tea consumption and lower incidences of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.

Microplastics are pervasive in the environment and often so small they can’t be seen with the naked eye. Removing them has ...

Since time immemorial, plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have coexisted in a mutually beneficial relationship. The ...