Significance of root hairs at the field scale

Modelling root water and phosphorus uptake under different field conditions

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
6 December 2019
Country:
Bangladesh and Philippines
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Ruiz, S, Koebernick, N, Duncan, S and Fletcher, D

Abstract

Root hairs play a significant role in phosphorus (P) extraction at the pore scale. However, their importance at the field scale remains poorly understood.

This study uses a continuum model to explore the impact of root hairs on the large-scale uptake of P, comparing root hair influence under different agricultural scenarios. High vs low and constant vs decaying P concentrations down the soil profile are considered, along with early vs late precipitation scenarios.

This is a publication arising from the Sustainable Crop production for International Development (SCPRID) programme.

Citation

Ruiz S, Koebernick N, Duncan S, Fletcher D, Scotson C, Boghi A, Marin M, Bengough A, George T, Brown L, Hallett P, Roose T (2020). Significance of root hairs at the field scale – modelling root water and phosphorus uptake under different field conditions. Plant Soil. 447:281–304.

Significance of root hairs at the field scale - modelling root water and phosphorus uptake under different field conditions

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