Size does not always matter for root systems

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 08:21 in Earth & Climate

Scientists will dramatically change the direction of their breeding efforts to improve nitrogen uptake by wheat, after the release of findings suggesting wheat genotypes with smaller root systems might be better suited to WA's water and nitrogen leaching soils.

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