[HTML][HTML] Uncovering the hidden half of plants using new advances in root phenotyping
Highlights•A 'second green revolution'using crops with improved below-ground traits is
needed.•Phenotyping plant roots poses practical and data challenges.•Technologies for 2D …
needed.•Phenotyping plant roots poses practical and data challenges.•Technologies for 2D …
Symbiotic root‐endophytic soil microbes improve crop productivity and provide environmental benefits
GE Harman, N Uphoff - Scientifica, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Plants should not be regarded as entities unto themselves, but as the visible part of plant‐
microbe complexes which are best understood as “holobiomes.” Some microorganisms …
microbe complexes which are best understood as “holobiomes.” Some microorganisms …
From lab to field, new approaches to phenotyping root system architecture
J Zhu, PA Ingram, PN Benfey, T Elich - Current opinion in plant biology, 2011 - Elsevier
Plant root system architecture (RSA) is plastic and dynamic, allowing plants to respond to
their environment in order to optimize acquisition of important soil resources. A number of …
their environment in order to optimize acquisition of important soil resources. A number of …
Crop phenotyping in a context of global change: What to measure and how to do it
High‐throughput crop phenotyping, particularly under field conditions, is nowadays
perceived as a key factor limiting crop genetic advance. Phenotyping not only facilitates …
perceived as a key factor limiting crop genetic advance. Phenotyping not only facilitates …
Application of ground penetrating radar for coarse root detection and quantification: a review
Abstract Background and Scope Because of the crucial role coarse roots (> 2 mm diameter)
play in plant functions and terrestrial ecosystems, detecting and quantifying the size …
play in plant functions and terrestrial ecosystems, detecting and quantifying the size …
The quest for understanding phenotypic variation via integrated approaches in the field environment
Quest for Understanding Phenotypic Variation via Integrated Approaches in the Field
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Pairing geophysical techniques improves understanding of the near-surface Critical Zone: Visualization of preferential routing of stemflow along coarse roots
There is compelling evidence from aboveground observations that trees considerably affect
precipitation partitioning through the Critical Zone. However, due to the lack of appropriate …
precipitation partitioning through the Critical Zone. However, due to the lack of appropriate …
Sensing the electrical properties of roots: A review
Thorough knowledge of root system functioning is essential to understand the feedback
loops between plants, soil, and climate. In situ characterization of root systems is …
loops between plants, soil, and climate. In situ characterization of root systems is …
The geophysical toolbox applied to forest ecosystems–A review
Studying the forest subsurface is a challenge because of its heterogeneous nature and
difficult access. Traditional approaches used by ecologists to characterize the subsurface …
difficult access. Traditional approaches used by ecologists to characterize the subsurface …
Partial root-zone drying irrigation in orange orchards: Effects on water use and crop production characteristics
We have studied the effects of partial root-zone drying (PRD) on plant physiological
response, plant-soil water dynamics, yield and fruit quality of young orange trees during the …
response, plant-soil water dynamics, yield and fruit quality of young orange trees during the …