Download or read book Understanding and improving crop root function written by Prof. Peter J. Gregory and published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive review of key topics in root science, including root architecture, root growth regulators, root anatomy and nutrient acquisition Coverage of root response to both biotic and abiotic variables Discusses the range of techniques to optimize root function, from phenotyping to identify desirable root traits and exploiting the genetics of root traits to the use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM)