A study published in Nature by a joint research team from EPFL and the University of Lausanne research team describes a plant defense mechanism in response to salt stress, presenting new research ...

The research found that basins draining roads exhibited the highest salt levels, causing significant stress to plants. Parking lots were next with moderate salt levels, while basins draining ...

A research team reports on a novel observation of a plant protection mechanism in response to salt stress. The study opens new avenues of research to strengthen food security. According to the ...

Salt and sand Products that melt ice – like ... can run off steps and sidewalks into yards and gardens. This can stress plants, which makes them vulnerable to disease and can even kill them.