The Potential of Deep Roots to Mitigate Impacts of Heatwaves and Declining Rainfall on Pastures in Southeast Australia

The Potential of Deep Roots to Mitigate Impacts of Heatwaves and Declining Rainfall on Pastures in Southeast Australia

Declines in growing-season rainfall and increases in the frequency of heatwaves in southern Australia necessitate effective adaptation. The Sustainable Grazing Systems Pasture Model (SGS) was used to model the growth of three pasture species differing in root depth and root distribution under three...

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Main Authors: Rachelle Meyer, Alexandria Sinnett, Ruchika Perera, Brendan Cullen, Bill Malcolm, Richard J. Eckard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
heat stress
drought
climate impacts
pasture systems
adaptation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/8/1641

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