Polygonum pensylvanicum and Abutilon theophrasti, components of old-field communities in central Illinois were grown on a controlled soil moisture gradient to determine whether they exhibit different ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The influence of water regime on the zonation of wetland communities, distribution patterns of plant species, ecological strategies and ...

Evapotranspiration of soil moisture can affect temperature and humidity in the lower atmosphere, and thereby the development of convective rain storms. Climate models have illustrated the importance ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) and smart gadgets become more common, our need for reliable power sources grows. Renewable energy options like solar and wind are great, but they depend on specific ...

Astrounaut Ron Garan watering cucumber seeds in Japanese module of ISS. Scientists have untangled the competing influences of water and gravity on plant roots–by growing cucumbers during spaceflight.

Electricity has been squeezed from a damp surface for the first time, thanks to a polymer film that curls up and moves – a bit like an artificial muscle – when exposed to moisture. The film could be ...