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Scientists to study plant root function, add knowledge for improving efficient nutrient uptake in agricultural crops
Roots are more than just the location where soil and plants come into contact. They play a critical role in the environment and hold a great deal of promise for helping us improve agricultural sustainability.
Larry York: Root functional phenomics- Using phenotyping to understand soil resource acquisition
Larry York, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Noble Research Institute, presented "Root functional phenomics: Using phenotyping to understand soil resource acquisition" as part of the Research Seminar Series.
Why Roots Matter to Soil, Plants and You
The Noble Research Institute is screening natural diversity for root traits in crop and pasture species. With new knowledge, breeding programs can release cultivars with improved root systems.
Larry York, Ph.D.
Current Research
The Problem
Today, we are challenged with feeding more people with no more available land and while mitigating environmental degradation caused by soil erosion and fertilizer...