Trade-Off between Root Efficiency and Root Size Is Associated with Yield Performance of Soybean under Different Water and Phosphorus Levels

(1) Background: Root traits play important roles in acclimating to water and phosphorus (P) shortages. However, the relative importance of root size and efficiency under these conditions is unknown. (2) Methods: This study investigated the role of root size and efficiency in acclimating to water- an...

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Main Authors: Jin He, Yi Jin, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Feng-Min Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/6/481