Root cap removal increases root penetration resistance in maize (Zea mays L)

The root cap assists the passage of the root through soil by means of its slimy mucilage secretion and by the sloughing of its outer cells. The root penetration resistance of decapped primary roots of maize (Zea mays L. cv. Mephisto) was compared with that of intact roots in loose (dry bulk density...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 54(2003), 390 vom: 15. Sept., Seite 2105-9
1. Verfasser: Iijima, Morio (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Higuchi, Toshifumi, Barlow, Peter W, Bengough, A Glyn
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2003
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Soil
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