Abiotic stresses increasingly threaten existing ecological and agricultural systems across the
globe. Plant roots perceive these stresses in the soil and adapt their architecture …

In the coming decades, larger genetic gains in yield will be necessary to meet projected
demand, and this must be achieved despite the destabilizing impacts of climate change on …

A broad diversity of biological organisms and systems interact with soil in ways that facilitate
their growth and survival. These interactions are made possible by strategies that enable …

Soil compaction is a global problem causing inadequate rooting and poor yield in crops.
Accumulating evidence indicates that phytohormones coordinately regulate root growth via …

Primary root growth in cereal crops is fundamental for early establishment of the seedling
and grain yield. In young rice (Oryza sativa) seedlings, the primary root grows rapidly for 7 …

Traditional geotechnical engineering is challenged in terms of sustainability, resilience,
reliability and resources availability in the context of climate change and urbanization …

Global agriculture and food security face paramount challenges due to climate change and
land degradation. Human-induced soil compaction severely affects soil fertility, impairing …

A growing understanding is emerging of the roles of peptide hormones in local and long-
distance signalling that coordinates plant growth and development as well as responses to …

Root penetration ability is critical for plant growth and development. When roots encounter
soil impedance, hormones are activated that affect cells and tissues, leading to changes in …

The initial emergence of the primary root from a germinating seed is a pivotal phase that
influences a plant's survival. Abiotic factors such as pH, nutrient availability, and soil …