Anatomy of Nodal Roots in Tropical Upland and Lowland Rice Varieties

Nodal root anatomy was compared among twelve upland and lowland rice (Oryza sative L.) varieties with tropical origin which were grown in hydroponic culture and under field conditions. The traditional upland japonica varieties showed the largest diameter of root, stele, and xylem vessel followed by...

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Main Authors: Motohiko Kondo, Albert Aguilar, Jun Abe, Shigenori Morita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2000-01-01
Series:Plant Production Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1626/pps.3.437