Root Plasticity in the Pursuit of Water
One of the greatest challenges of terrestrial vegetation is to acquire water through soil-grown roots. Owing to the scarcity of high-quality water in the soil and the environment’s spatial heterogeneity and temporal variability, ranging from extreme flooding to drought, roots have evolutio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/8/7/236 |