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Maize brace root mechanics vary by whorl, genotype and reproductive stage.
Annals of botany - 12 May 2022
Hostetler Ashley N, Erndwein Lindsay, Ganji Elahe, Reneau Jonathan W, Killian Megan L, Sparks Erin E
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Root lodging is responsible for significant crop losses worldwide. During root lodging, roots fail by breaking, buckling or pulling out of the ground. In maize, above-ground roots, called brace roots, have been shown to reduce susceptibility to root lodging. However, the underlying structural-functional properties of brace roots that prevent root lodging are poorly defined. In this study, we...
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