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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Publié dans:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 54(2003), 390 vom: 15. Sept., Seite 2105-9
Auteur principal: Iijima, Morio (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Higuchi, Toshifumi, Barlow, Peter W, Bengough, A Glyn
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2003
Accès à la collection:Journal of experimental botany
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Soil