The effect of substrate water potential (ψw) in anatomical characteristics of root seedlings of maize Tuxpeño Sequía C0 (TSC0), drought sensitive, and Tuxpeño Sequía C8 (TSC8), drought resistant, were ...

Tiny organisms such as bacteria and fungi help to promote the health and function of plant roots. It is commonly assumed that the composition of these microbes is dependent on the properties of the ...

The objectives of this investigation were to determine : (a) the general effect of temperature on internal root anatomy ; (b) whether genotypic differences in such root traits exist; and (c) the ...

The shoots of plants get all of the glory, with their fruit and flowers and visible structure. But it's the portion that lies below the soil — the branching, reaching arms of roots and hairs pulling ...

Maize growers who are consistently getting crops off late, struggling with yields, and negatively impacting the environment may be asking themselves whether maize is the right crop for them, or if ...

Excavated maize seedling is showing crown roots beginning to grow from the base of the shoot (marked by red arrowhead). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...