Root systems in relation to stress tolerance

Miller, D.E. (1986) Root systems in relation to stress tolerance. HortScience, 21 (4). pp. 963-970.

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Abstract

Roots anchor the plant in the soil, absorb and translocate water and nutrients, synthesize and transport growth regulators and other organic compounds, provide a sink for carbohydrates from the shoots, and in some species act as storage organs...

Item Type: Article
Author Affiliation: Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P.O.Box 30, Prosser, WA 99350-0030
Subjects: Crop Improvement
Divisions: Other Crops
Depositing User: Ms K Syamalamba
Date Deposited: 08 Oct 2013 05:10
Last Modified: 08 Oct 2013 05:10
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/11963

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