The ability of maize roots to grow through compacted soil is not dependent on the amount of roots formed
Dorien J. Vanhees, Kenneth Loades, A. Glyn Bengough, Sacha J. Mooney, Jonathan P. Lynch
Topics & Concepts
CompactionRoot systemSoil compactionSoil waterSoil horizonAgronomyMechanical impedanceRoot (linguistics)Soil scienceFibrous root systemBiologyMathematicsEnvironmental scienceHorticultureGeologyElectrical impedanceGeotechnical engineeringEngineeringPhilosophyElectrical engineeringLinguisticsPlant nutrient uptake and metabolismSoil Management and Crop YieldGrowth and nutrition in plants