A new study revealed certain plants grow "secret" deep root systems to survive tough conditions and quietly trap carbon ...

Root systems allow plants to gather the water and minerals they use to grow. As the root system grows, it creates more and more pathways that allow water to get into the deep subsoil, and ...

About 40 percent of the water needed by plants comes from the top 25 percent of its root system. A plant will wilt if the size and depth of its roots are inadequate compared to its top.

One exception is root crops, which are impractical in a hydroponic system, but well-suited to aeroponics, as the roots have plenty of room to grow and are easily accessible for harvesting. Other ...