Insights into Pivotal Role of Phytohormonal Cross Talk in Tailoring Underground Plant Root System Architecture

Singla, Priyanka; Kaur, Surinder

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“…The root system, hidden under the surface of the soil, encompasses a determining organ in the plant kingdom. It has evolved to perform many diverse functions such as support, water uptake, nutrient uptake, vegetative reproduction, hormone biosynthesis, storage of photoassimilates, and the establishment of symbiotic relationships with microorganisms (Singla & Kaur, 2018). These root systems have a well‐defined architecture which is generally described as a set of root classes differing in their origin of growth and conserved characteristics such as branching frequency, growth angle, diameter, and length (Postma et al, 2014; Zobel & Waisel, 2010).…”

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Exploring the importance of root architecture plasticity in plant adaptation to environmental constraints

Amrani

2023

Plant Species Biology

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Plants, as immobile organisms, depend on their roots to access soil resources efficiently and cost‐effectively. To achieve this goal, maximize productivity, and adapt to variable challenging conditions, plants rely on root phenotypic plasticity. This includes changes in root morphology, growth angles, diameter, elongation, branching density, and turnover rate. In simple terms, a plant root system is a dynamic structure that can change its branching structure in response to changes in biotic and abiotic conditions such as water availability, soil mineral nutrient content, soil compaction, salinity, and the formation of symbiotic relationships with other organisms or anchored in the substrate. However, the complexity of these responses and their impact on plant fitness are not well understood. In this paper, we review different aspects of the morphological plasticity of the root system. The results show that root flexibility can greatly support plant adaptation and control the nature of plant–plant interactions within the population. Thus, gaining a comprehensive understanding of root plasticity can lead to improved and sustainable plant production. We discuss the morphological plasticity of plant root systems in response to various biotic and abiotic factors, such as water availability, soil nutrient content, compaction, salinity, plant–plant interactions, and interactions with soil microorganisms. The aspects examined include root morphology, growth angles, diameter, elongation, branching density, and turnover rate. These parameters are crucial in determining how plants adapt to changes in their environment and optimize their growth and productivity.

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Exploring the importance of root architecture plasticity in plant adaptation to environmental constraints

Amrani

2023

Plant Species Biology

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Insights into Pivotal Role of Phytohormonal Cross Talk in Tailoring Underground Plant Root System Architecture

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Exploring the importance of root architecture plasticity in plant adaptation to environmental constraints

Exploring the importance of root architecture plasticity in plant adaptation to environmental constraints

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