Oilseed Rape Cultivars Show Diversity of Root Morphologies with the Potential for Better Capture of Nitrogen

Oilseed Rape Cultivars Show Diversity of Root Morphologies with the Potential for Better Capture of Nitrogen

The worldwide demand for vegetable oils is rising. Oilseed rape (<i>Brassica napus</i>) diversifies cereal dominated crop rotations but requires important nitrogen input. Yet, the root organ is offering an untapped opportunity to improve the nitrogen capture in soil. This study evaluates...

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Main Authors: László Kupcsik, Claudia Chiodi, Taraka Ramji Moturu, Hugues De Gernier, Loïc Haelterman, Julien Louvieaux, Pascal Tillard, Craig J. Sturrock, Malcolm Bennett, Philippe Nacry, Christian Hermans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Nitrogen
Subjects:
<i>Brassica napus</i>
natural variation
nitrogen nutrition
root system architecture
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3129/2/4/33

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