Roots of Lucerne Seedlings are More Resilient to a Water Deficit than Leaves or Stems
Drought is one of the most harmful environmental stresses affecting the physiological, biochemical processes and growth of plants. Lucerne or alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), one of the most popular pasture species in arid and semi-arid regions, plays a critical role in sustaining agricultural systems...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/3/123 |