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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Main Authors: Yong-Zhong Luo, Hui Liu, Guijun Yan, Guang Li, Neil C. Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/9/3/123