Soil compaction and the architectural plasticity of root systems
Soil compaction is a serious global problem, and is a major cause of inadequate rooting and
poor yield in crops around the world. Root system architecture (RSA) describes the spatial …
poor yield in crops around the world. Root system architecture (RSA) describes the spatial …
Back to our roots: exploring the role of root morphology as a mediator of beneficial plant–microbe interactions
Plant breeding for belowground traits that have a positive impact on the rhizosphere
microbiome is a promising strategy to sustainably improve crop yields. Root architecture and …
microbiome is a promising strategy to sustainably improve crop yields. Root architecture and …
Toward self-growing soft robots inspired by plant roots and based on additive manufacturing technologies
In this article, we present a novel class of robots that are able to move by growing and
building their own structure. In particular, taking inspiration by the growing abilities of plant …
building their own structure. In particular, taking inspiration by the growing abilities of plant …
[HTML][HTML] A review of bio-inspired geotechnics-perspectives from geomaterials, geo-components, and drilling & excavation strategies
W Zhang, J Xiang, R Huang, H Liu - Biogeotechnics, 2023 - Elsevier
As urbanization progresses, the demand for high-rise buildings and underground spaces is
growing, and the need for firm geotechnical construction materials, efficient excavation …
growing, and the need for firm geotechnical construction materials, efficient excavation …
Multiple integrated root phenotypes are associated with improved drought tolerance
To test the hypothesis that multiple integrated root phenotypes would co-optimize drought
tolerance, we phenotyped the root anatomy and architecture of 400 mature maize (Zea …
tolerance, we phenotyped the root anatomy and architecture of 400 mature maize (Zea …
Shaping 3D root system architecture
EC Morris, M Griffiths, A Golebiowska, S Mairhofer… - Current biology, 2017 - cell.com
Plants are sessile organisms rooted in one place. The soil resources that plants require are
often distributed in a highly heterogeneous pattern. To aid foraging, plants have evolved …
often distributed in a highly heterogeneous pattern. To aid foraging, plants have evolved …
Root exudation of organic acid anions and recruitment of beneficial actinobacteria facilitate phosphorus uptake by maize in compacted silt loam soil
F Zhang, Y Hou, R Zed, TH Mauchline, J Shen… - Soil Biology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Soil compaction restricts root growth and plant nutrient uptake, but the effects on the
abundance and diversity of soil microbiome are poorly understood. A field study with maize …
abundance and diversity of soil microbiome are poorly understood. A field study with maize …
Non-invasive imaging of plant roots in different soils using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Background Root systems are highly plastic and adapt according to their soil environment.
Studying the particular influence of soils on root development necessitates the adaptation …
Studying the particular influence of soils on root development necessitates the adaptation …
Shaping an optimal soil by root–soil interaction
Crop production depends on the availability of water and mineral nutrients, and increased
yields might be facilitated by a greater focus on roots–soil interactions. Soil properties …
yields might be facilitated by a greater focus on roots–soil interactions. Soil properties …
Co-inoculation of Bacillus velezensis and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia strains improves growth and salinity tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.)
Limiting factors for plant growth, such as low nutrient availability and intolerance to high
salinity, may impair the production of several crops. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) …
salinity, may impair the production of several crops. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) …