Heterogeneous Nutrient Supply Promotes Maize Growth and Phosphorus Acquisition: Additive and Compensatory Effects of Lateral Roots and Root Hairs

    July 2021 in “ Annals of Botany ”
    Liyang Wang, Xuelian Li, Melissa Mang … Jianbo Shen
    Studysummary This study observed that maize plants enhance phosphorus acquisition by promoting both root hair growth and lateral root development in response to localized nutrient patches, highlighting a complementary root trait trade-off.
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