How can we harness quantitative genetic variation in crop root systems for agricultural improvement?

Abstract excerpt

Root systems are a black box obscuring a comprehensive understanding of plant function, from the ecosystem scale down to the individual. In particular, a lack of knowledge about the genetic mechanisms and environmental effects that condition root system growth hinders our ability to develop the next generation of crop plants for improved agricultural productivity and sustainability. We discuss how the methods and...

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• Crop Production
• Crops, Agricultural
• Genetic Variation
• Phenotype
• Plant Breeding