Foraging for space and avoidance of physical obstructions by plant roots : a comparative study of grasses from contrasting habitats

Physical obstructions that reduce space for root growth can profoundly affect plant performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of roots to avoid obstructions and forage for usable space, and to reveal the mechanism involved. Eight grass species from four genera were examined....

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Publié dans:The New phytologist. - 1990. - 179(2008), 4 vom: 15., Seite 1162-1170
Auteur principal: Semchenko, Marina (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Zobel, Kristjan, Heinemeyer, Andreas, Hutchings, Michael J
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2008
Accès à la collection:The New phytologist
Sujets:Comparative Study Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Plant Exudates Charcoal 16291-96-6