Divining Roots: revealing how plants branch out to access water
From Elizabeth Cass
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From Elizabeth Cass
Researchers have discovered how plant roots sense the availability of moisture in soil and then adapt their shape to optimise acquisition of water. The discovery could enable crops to be bred which are more adaptive to changes in climate conditions, such as water scarcity, and help ensure food security in the future.