Water and nitrogen availability limit crop productivity globally more than most other
environmental factors. Plant availability of macronutrients such as nitrate is, to a large extent …

Phosphorus (P) is one of the essential nutrients for plants, and is indispensable for plant
growth and development. P deficiency severely limits crop yield, and regular fertilizer …

Roots are central to the function of natural and agricultural ecosystems by driving plant
acquisition of soil resources and influencing the carbon cycle. Root characteristics like …

Background Root system architecture (RSA) traits are of interest for breeding selection;
however, measurement of these traits is difficult, resource intensive, and results in large …

The morphological characteristics of crop roots, especially the plasticity of fine roots, are
directly related to the crop's ability to obtain soil water. Mulched drip irrigation can effectively …

Background X-ray computed tomography (CT) allows us to visualize root system architecture
(RSA) beneath the soil, non-destructively and in a three-dimensional (3-D) form. However …

Roots are the interface between the plant and the soil and play a central role in multiple
ecosystem processes. With intensification of agricultural practices, rhizosphere processes …

Quest for Understanding Phenotypic Variation via Integrated Approaches in the Field
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Root crown phenotyping measures the top portion of crop root systems and can be used for
marker-assisted breeding, genetic mapping, and understanding how roots influence soil …

Promoting root growth is essential for improving crop yields and the efficient use of soil
nutrients, especially in dryland areas of the Loess Plateau in China where water resources …