Radial plant growth is driven by a plant stem cell niche known as vascular cambium, usually strictly producing secondary xylem (wood) inward and secondary phloem (bast) outward, two important ...

While K is a known essential element, very little is known about silicon until recently and its effect on plant growth. Our soils are largely composed of silicon, sand (silicon oxide) and clays ...

Silicon (Si) is a widely recognized beneficial element in plants. With the emergence of nanotechnology in agriculture, silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) demonstrate promising applicability in sustainable ...

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Our partnership with Xylem is built on a shared purpose and joint commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability, including social progress and community impact. This specifically ...

Plant breeding is the production of plants by selective mating or hybridization. It is the traditional mechanism for producing new varieties of plants for horticulture and agriculture.

The predictive design of gene circuits in plants has been challenging and lagging behind other organisms. Here, the authors report a predictive framework for designing synthetic genetic circuits ...

Growing populations, expanding industrial activities, and the looming effects of climate change are converging to create a global water MarketBeat Here's Why You Should Retain Xylem Stock in Your ...

Both hemp and cannabis plants are the same species. The main difference lies in how much of a specific cannabinoid each contains. It’s a common misconception that hemp and cannabis are two ...

Xylem plans job cuts across all of its business and functions as part of a restructuring plan to streamline its organization. The Washington-based water technology company on Thursday said it ...