Divining Roots: revealing how plants branch out to access water
From Elizabeth Cass on December 19th, 2018
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From Elizabeth Cass on December 19th, 2018
Researchers have discovered how plant roots sense the availability of moisture in soil and then adapt their shape to optimise acquisition of water. The discovery could enable crops to be bred which are more adaptive to changes in climate conditions, such as water scarcity, and help ensure food security in the future.
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