Remote Sensing, 2021 Root system architecture (RSA) refers to the geometric features and topology of the root system. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is a possible method of RSA reconstruction. However, because the topology of the root system is not directly accessible by GPR,
Longdong Xiao +8 more
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Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of root system architecture in a diverse field-grown maize panel [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceRoot system architecture (RSA) plays a pivotal role in nutrient acquisition, water uptake, lodging resistance, and environmental adaptation in maize (Zea mays L.).
Huairen Zhang +12 more
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Diversity of Root System Architecture in Mediterranean Maize Inbred Lines Provides New Breeding Opportunities to Improve Stress Resilience and Resource Efficiency [PDF]
PlantsA detailed characterization of root system architecture (RSA) and growth dynamics is key to develop stress-resilient maize varieties. We evaluated sixty-five Mediterranean maize inbred lines using automated high-throughput phenotyping under controlled ...
Rongli Shi +5 more
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Melatonin: a multifaceted regulator of root development, stress responses, and hormonal crosstalk in horticultural crops [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceMelatonin is increasingly recognized as a multifunctional signaling molecule involved in plant growth regulation and stress adaptation. Recent studies have revealed that melatonin plays a pivotal role in shaping root system architecture (RSA) by ...
Chenglin Liang +5 more
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Integrating multi-omics approaches to shape legume root system architecture under drought stress: a comprehensive review [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceDrought stress profoundly impacts agricultural productivity, significantly reducing crop yields and global food insecurity. Consequently, improving crops to develop resistance against drought stress is imperative.
Sajad Majeed Zargar +12 more
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Genome-wide association study of Ethiopian barley germplasm reveals putative genomic loci underlying root system architectural traits at seedling stage [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyBackground The root system architectural (RSA) trait is one of the factors that contribute to yield. In the current situation, developing new crop cultivars with efficient RSA has great potential to enhance soil resource use efficiency and improve crop ...
Birhanu Babiye +6 more
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Rhizoboxes as Rapid Tools for the Study of Root Systems of Prunus Seedlings
Plants, 2022 Rootstocks are fundamental for peach production, and their architectural root traits determine their performance. Root-system architecture (RSA) analysis is one of the key factors involved in rootstock selection.
Ricardo A. Lesmes-Vesga +5 more
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Plants, 2022 Citron watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) is a drought-tolerant cucurbit crop widely grown in sub-Saharan Africa in arid and semi-arid environments.
Takudzwa Mandizvo +4 more
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Plant Methods, 2023 Background Crop breeding based on root system architecture (RSA) optimization is an essential factor for improving crop production in developing countries.
Qian Wu +12 more
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Phenotyping Tomato Root Developmental Plasticity in Response to Salinity in Soil Rhizotrons
Plant Phenomics, 2021 Plants have developed multiple strategies to respond to salt stress. In order to identify new traits related to salt tolerance, with potential breeding application, the research focus has recently been shifted to include root system architecture (RSA ...
Jacinto Gandullo +4 more
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