Synthesis of primary ecological data is often assumed to achieve a notion of 'generality',
through the quantification of overall effect sizes and consistency among studies, and has …

Resilience of soils, ie, their ability to maintain functions or recover after disturbance, is
closely linked to the root-soil interface, the soil's power house. However, the limited …

Background Root system architecture (RSA) traits are of interest for breeding selection;
however, measurement of these traits is difficult, resource intensive, and results in large …

Roots remain an underexplored frontier in plant genetics despite their well-known influence
on plant development, agricultural performance and competition in the wild. Visualizing and …

The root system is critical for the survival of nearly all land plants and a key target for
improving abiotic stress tolerance, nutrient accumulation, and yield in crop species …

If we want to understand how the environment has shaped the appearance and behavior of
living creatures, we need to compare groups of individuals that differ in genetic makeup and …

The vulnerability of saltmarshes to lateral erosion at their margin depends on the local
biogeomorphological properties of the substrate. In particular, the 3D architecture of pore …

Inflorescence architecture provides the scaffold on which flowers and fruits develop, and
consequently is a primary trait under investigation in many crop systems. Yet the challenge …

Three-dimensional models of root growth, architecture and function are becoming important
tools that aid the design of agricultural management schemes and the selection of beneficial …

Abiotic stresses, like drought, salinity, and high temperature pose significant challenges to
global agriculture, jeopardizing crop yields and food security. Traditional breeding methods …