Which Roots Penetrate the Deepest in Rice and Maize Root Systems?

Deep penetration of an axile root is one of the important factors that allow crops to form deep root systems. In this study, the nodes from which the deepest penetrated roots had emerged were examined at the heading stage in upland rice and maize grown in large root boxes and in the field. Both expe...

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Main Authors: Hideki Araki, Masakata Hirayama, Hideo Hirasawa, Morio Iijima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2000-01-01
Series:Plant Production Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.3.281