In general, it may be that the thicker the tap root, the deeper it grows — but that’s not always true. Many grasses, including bermudagrass or fescue, and cereals like wheat, are described as having ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The root system of plants is subject to fast cycles of renewal and decay within the growing season. In water and/or nutrient stress conditions ...

Modern agriculture highly depends on the achievements of crop domestication and improvement. While these activities increase yields, they also reduce the genetic diversity of crops. At the same time, ...