Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology
Roots play an essential function in the plant life cycle, as they utilize water and essential nutrients to promote growth and plant productivity. In particular, root morphology characteristics (such as length, diameter, hairs, and lateral growth) and the architecture of the root system (spatial conf...
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| description | Roots play an essential function in the plant life cycle, as they utilize water and essential nutrients to promote growth and plant productivity. In particular, root morphology characteristics (such as length, diameter, hairs, and lateral growth) and the architecture of the root system (spatial configuration in soil, shape, and structure) are the key elements that ensure growth and a fine-tuned response to stressful conditions. Silicon (Si) is a ubiquitous element in soil, and it can affect a wide range of physiological processes occurring in the rhizosphere of various crop species. Studies have shown that Si significantly and positively enhances root morphological traits, including root length in rice, soybean, barley, sorghum, mustard, alfalfa, ginseng, and wheat. The analysis of these morphological traits using conventional methods is particularly challenging. Currently, image analysis methods based on advanced machine learning technologies allowed researchers to screen numerous samples at the same time considering multiple features, and to investigate root functions after the application of Si. These methods include root scanning, endoscopy, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional imaging, which can measure Si uptake, translocation and root morphological traits. Small variations in root morphology and architecture can reveal different positive impacts of Si on the root system of crops, with or without exposure to stressful environmental conditions. This review comprehensively illustrates the influences of Si on root morphology and root architecture in various crop species. Furthermore, it includes recommendations in regard to advanced methods and strategies to be employed to maintain sustainable plant growth rates and crop production in the currently predicted global climate change scenarios. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-932404192bb44492ad47be50e7c674e02023-11-21T17:29:14ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472021-04-0110588510.3390/plants10050885Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping TechnologyPooja Tripathi0Sangita Subedi1Abdul Latif Khan2Yong-Suk Chung3Yoonha Kim4Department of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, KoreaDepartment of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, KoreaNatural & Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, OmanFaculty of Bioscience and Industry, College of Applied Life Science, SARI, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, KoreaDepartment of Applied Biosciences, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, KoreaRoots play an essential function in the plant life cycle, as they utilize water and essential nutrients to promote growth and plant productivity. In particular, root morphology characteristics (such as length, diameter, hairs, and lateral growth) and the architecture of the root system (spatial configuration in soil, shape, and structure) are the key elements that ensure growth and a fine-tuned response to stressful conditions. Silicon (Si) is a ubiquitous element in soil, and it can affect a wide range of physiological processes occurring in the rhizosphere of various crop species. Studies have shown that Si significantly and positively enhances root morphological traits, including root length in rice, soybean, barley, sorghum, mustard, alfalfa, ginseng, and wheat. The analysis of these morphological traits using conventional methods is particularly challenging. Currently, image analysis methods based on advanced machine learning technologies allowed researchers to screen numerous samples at the same time considering multiple features, and to investigate root functions after the application of Si. These methods include root scanning, endoscopy, two-dimensional, and three-dimensional imaging, which can measure Si uptake, translocation and root morphological traits. Small variations in root morphology and architecture can reveal different positive impacts of Si on the root system of crops, with or without exposure to stressful environmental conditions. This review comprehensively illustrates the influences of Si on root morphology and root architecture in various crop species. Furthermore, it includes recommendations in regard to advanced methods and strategies to be employed to maintain sustainable plant growth rates and crop production in the currently predicted global climate change scenarios.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/5/885image analysisroot morphologyroot system architectureroot traitssilicon |
| spellingShingle | Pooja Tripathi Sangita Subedi Abdul Latif Khan Yong-Suk Chung Yoonha Kim Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology Plants image analysis root morphology root system architecture root traits silicon |
| title | Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology |
| title_full | Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology |
| title_fullStr | Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology |
| title_short | Silicon Effects on the Root System of Diverse Crop Species Using Root Phenotyping Technology |
| title_sort | silicon effects on the root system of diverse crop species using root phenotyping technology |
| topic | image analysis root morphology root system architecture root traits silicon |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/5/885 |
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