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Effect of phosphorus supply on root traits of two Brassica oleracea L. genotypes.
BMC plant biology - 5 Aug 2020
Pongrac Paula, Castillo-Michel Hiram, Reyes-Herrera Juan, Hancock Robert D, Fischer Sina, Kelemen Mitja, Thompson Jacqueline A, Wright Gladys, Likar Matevž, Broadley Martin R, Vavpetič Primož, Pelicon Primož, White Philip J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Phosphorus (P) deficiency limits crop production worldwide. Crops differ in their ability to acquire and utilise the P available. The aim of this study was to determine root traits (root exudates, root system architecture (RSA), tissue-specific allocation of P, and gene expression in roots) that (a) play a role in P-use efficiency and (b) contribute to large shoot zinc (Zn) concentration in Brassica...
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