Optimizing root system architecture in biofuel crops for sustainable energy production and soil carbon sequestration
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Optimizing root system architecture in biofuel crops for sustainable energy production and soil carbon sequestration
Root system architecture (RSA) describes the dynamic spatial configuration of different types and ages of roots in a plant, which allows adaptation to different environments. Modifications in RSA enhance agronomic traits in crops and have been implicated in soil organic carbon content. Together, these fundamental properties of RSA contribute to the net carbon balance and overall sustainability ...
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عنوان ژورنال: F1000 Biology Reports
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1757-594X
DOI: 10.3410/b2-65