KEYNOTE: A critical role for root models in feeding 10e10 people
Keywords:
root traits, modeling, food security
Abstract
There is an urgent need to develop crops with reduced nutrient and water requirements. The complexity of relevant processes overwhelms conventional empirical approaches. Structural-functional modeling of root systems has a unique role in providing important insights into the root phenome, which will focus empirical research on the most productive avenues, and inform crop ideotype development.
Published
2013-06-04
Issue
Section
4A Structural development of plants and light environment
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