Soil drying is a limiting factor for crop production worldwide. Yet, it is not clear how soil
drying impacts water uptake across different soils, species, and root phenotypes. Here we …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been presumed to ameliorate crop tolerance to
drought. Here, we review the role of AMF in maintaining water supply to plants from drying …

Abstract Background and Aims Stomatal closure allows plants to promptly respond to water
shortage. Although the coordination between stomatal regulation, leaf and xylem hydraulics …

impact of drought-induced root and root hair shrinkage on root–soil contact | Plant
Physiology | Oxford Academic Skip to Main Content Advertisement Oxford Academic …

The effect of root hairs on water uptake remains controversial. In particular, the key root hair
and soil parameters that determine their importance have been elusive. We grew maize …

Plants stimulate microbial enzyme production in the rhizosphere, regulating soil organic
matter decomposition and nutrient cycling. The availability of labile organic compounds (ie …

Sufficient water is essential for plant growth and production. Root hairs connect roots to the
soil, extend the effective root radius, and greatly enlarge the absorbing surface area …

Frequent and intense drought episodes impact agricultural productivity by challenging plant
water status. The maintenance of hydraulic conductivity plays a key role in deciphering …

Recent studies have identified soil drying as a dominant driver of transpiration reduction at
the global scale. Although Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi (AMF) are assumed to play a pivotal …

Drought is a major threat to food security worldwide. Recently, the root–soil interface has
emerged as a major site of hydraulic resistance during water stress. Here, we review the …