Aims Our aim was to explore the way that root system type affects mycorrhizal growth response of plants. Methods An extensive meta-analysis with 943 peer-review publications was conducted to test the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The root system of plants is subject to fast cycles of renewal and decay within the growing season. In water and/or nutrient stress conditions ...

Hidden beneath the ground is one of the most important parts of a plant — its roots. As plants are unable to move to a more nutrient-dense or water-rich location, their root mass scavenges the soil in ...

Growth industry: a 'Pink Perpetué' climber (left) and the various stages of cultivation (right) Cultivating healthy and hardy container roses largely depends on a combination of good pruning and the ...

Roots. We all have them! In one way, our human roots are the anchors that keep us functioning. In the plant world, roots essentially function the same way. They physically anchor and support the stem, ...