Root traits are more than analogues of leaf traits: the case for diaspore mass

The relationship between roots and leaves has a bigger implication. Summary Root traits are often thought to be analogues of leaf traits along the plant economics spectrum. But evolutionary pressures have most likely shaped above- and below-ground patterns differentially. Here, we aimed to identify the most important above-ground traits for explaining root traits without an a

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Hormonal tug-of-war helps plant roots navigate their journey through the soil

A sophisticated mechanism that allows plant roots to quickly respond to changes in soil conditions has been identified by an international research team. Scientists from the John Innes Centre and Sapienza University, Rome, combined mathematical and computer modelling with molecular genetics to show how roots can regulate their growth via the interactions of two antagonistic

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