Screening of Soybean Genotypes Based on Root Morphology and Shoot Traits Using the Semi-Hydroponic Phenotyping Platform and Rhizobox Technique

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Durum wheat with the introgressed TaMATE1B gene shows resistance to terminal drought by ensuring deep root growth in acidic and Al3+-toxic subsoils

Lijun Liu et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the effects of the TaMATE1B gene on durum wheat, showing that it can increase grain yield, enhance root growth, and improve drought resistance.

PLANT AND SOIL (2022)

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Root morphology and rhizosheath acid phosphatase activity in legume and graminoid species respond differently to low phosphorus supply

Aijiao Wu et al.

Summary: Different crop species showed varied adaptive strategies to low P availability, with graminoid species responding strongly by modifying root morphology, while legumes especially lupin species utilized limited P more efficiently by enhancing rhizosheath acid phosphatase activity to cope with soil P deficit.

RHIZOSPHERE (2021)

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Early-Stage Phenotyping of Root Traits Provides Insights into the Drought Tolerance Level of Soybean Cultivars

Elana Dayoub et al.

Summary: The study found significant intraspecific variability in shoot and root morpho-physiological traits of 10 soybean cultivars commonly grown in Europe, regardless of soil moisture status under controlled conditions. Differences in early growth among cultivars in the field were mainly expressed by canopy cover at emergence, impacting subsequent canopy cover dynamics. Cultivars with high root depth, length, density, and narrow root angle could be good candidates for coping with water stress and improving water use efficiency in response to climate change.

AGRONOMY-BASEL (2021)

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Characterization of Root System Architecture Traits in Diverse Soybean Genotypes Using a Semi-Hydroponic System

Shuo Liu et al.

Summary: Phenotypic variation and correlations among root traits in soybean varieties play a crucial role in plant growth and adaptation strategies. By using a semi-hydroponic system, this study explored the variability in root morphological traits of 171 soybean genotypes, identifying significant positive correlations between root length/mass and shoot mass. The reliability of the semi-hydroponic system in phenotyping root trait variability at the early growth stage in soybean germplasms was validated through consistent rankings of genotypes in important root traits.

PLANTS-BASEL (2021)

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Phenotyping and Validation of Root Morphological Traits in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

Jidong Wang et al.

Summary: Barley is an important cereal crop, but its sustainable production is hindered by various edaphic stresses. Studying the variability in root morphological traits among different barley genotypes is crucial for breeding cultivars better adapted to stress environments. This study identified phenotypic variability in root morphological traits in barley genotypes in the early growth stage, providing a basis for selecting breeding lines with optimal root properties for efficient soil resource acquisition and stress adaptation.

AGRONOMY-BASEL (2021)

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