Background Mineral nutrient uptake and utilisation by plants are controlled by many traits
relating to root morphology, ion transport, sequestration and translocation. The aims of this …

Methods Root architectural traits were characterized in seedlings of a double haploid (DH)
mapping population (n= 190) of B. napus ['Tapidor'×'Ningyou 7'(TNDH)] using high …

Breeding crops with ideal root system architecture for efficient absorption of phosphorus is
an important strategy to reduce the use of phosphate fertilizers. To investigate genetic …

Knowing the genetic basis of the plant ionome is essential for understanding the control of
nutrient transport and accumulation. The aim of this research was to (i) study mineral nutrient …

The root system is responsible for soil resources acquisition. Hence, optimizing crop root
characteristics has considerable implications for agricultural production. This study …

As the major determinant for nutrient uptake, root system architecture (RSA) has a massive
impact on nitrogen use efficiency (NUE). However, little is known the molecular control of …

Abstract Background and Aims Root traits can be selected for crop improvement.
Techniques such as soil excavations can be used to screen root traits in the field, but are …

In Brassica napus breeding, traits related to commercial success are of highest importance
for plant breeders. However, such traits can only be assessed in an advanced …

Abstract Background and Aims Phosphorus (P) deficiency is one of the major limitations for
crop production. A significant relationship exists between plant P uptake from soils and the …

Abstract Background and Aims Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) is one of the most important
oil crops worldwide. Phosphorus (P) deficiency severely decreases the plant height and …