The effects of mechanical stimulation on the morphology and mechanics of maize roots grown in an aerated nutrient solution

International Journal of Plant Sciences

Volumn 162, Issue 4, 2001, Pages 691-696

  Goodman, A M ^a   Ennos, A R ^a  

^a DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Local response; Mechanics; Roots; Thigmomorphogenesis; Zea mays L.

Indexed keywords

MAIZE; MECHANICAL PROPERTY; MORPHOLOGY; ROOT SYSTEM;

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 0034976533     PISSN: 10585893     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/320780     Document Type: Article

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