Plant Roots: The Hidden Half, Fifth Edition

Following its predecessor, the fifth edition of Plant Roots covers a broad range of topics that answer both fundamental and complex questions of plant root research. New chapters – Lycophyte roots, fern roots, the root cap, root system architecture and development, peptide hormones in root growth & development, light signaling and root development, hydrotropism, xerobranching, phosphate, potassium, plant growth promoting bacteria, nodulation, root exudates, root genomics, natural variation in root system architecture, and root-based solutions for climate resilience. Brand new Part – Update on Root Research Techniques covering topics including microCT scan; microfluidic devices for monitoring root morphology; methods for the quantitative analysis of root system architecture, and modelling of roots