Root system growth and function respond to soil temperature in maize (Zea mays L.).

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Crop adaptation to the mixture of environments that defines the target population of environments is the result of balanced resource allocation between roots, shoots, and reproductive organs. Root growth plays a critical role in the determination of this delicate balance. The responses of root growth and function to temperature can determine the strength of roots as sinks but also influence a crop's ability to...

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