While lateral roots comprise the bulk of root length, axial roots function as a scaffold determining the distribution of these laterals.
Tag - root elongation
Alex Assiry
Tree root dynamics in mountain forests
Mountain forests are important ecosystems subject to extreme climate conditions. Soil buffers root systems against variations in the weather, but we know little of how climate affects tree root growth and mortality...
Boron toxicity tolerance mediated by H2 during rice seed germination
Boron (B) is essential for plant growth, but hazardous when present in excess. Hydrogen gas (H2) possesses antioxidant properties. Wang et al. investigate B-induced biological responses during rice (Oryza sativa) seed...
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Maize root growth responses to penetration of a bilayered soil
Studying the influence of soil strength on root growth dynamics, Popova et al. document the mechanical and tropic responses of primary roots of maize (Zea mays) seedlings further to penetration of a bilayered soil...
Auxin and H2O2 interaction in control of root growth
One of the best-known effects of the plant hormone auxin on plant development is the inhibition of root elongation, yet the underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. Using tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) as a model...
Root elongation growth and lunisolar tidal acceleration
Correlative evidence suggests a relationship between the lunisolar tidal acceleration and the elongation rate of Arabidopsis thaliana roots grown under conditions of constant low light. Barlow et al. use high temporal...
Novel border-like cells in woody plant roots
Novel border-like cells in woody plant roots Root border cells play a critical role in root growth and microbial association, although their detachment patterns are divergent among plant species. Endo et al. describe a...
