Measuring Roots: An Updated Approach

by Stefano Mancuso

Book Overview

Roots represent half of the plant body - and arguably the more interesting half. Despite its obvious importance for the whole plant, until recently our knowledge of the root apparatus was very limited, mostly due to the inadequacy of the techniques available. Recent advances in the visualization and measurement of roots have resulted in significant progress in our understanding of root architecture, growth and behaviour. In this book international...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642436358
• ISBN13: 9783642436352
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"