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Root Systems and Resilience: Exploring the Minirhizotron’s Role in the Root2Res Project

We are thrilled to share this insightful video produced by Arvalis, which explores the critical role of root systems in addressing climate change. Utilizing our CI-600 Minirhizotron system, Arvalis has conducted pioneering research that delves into the heart of plant production. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in this project, from the researchers… Continue reading…

How Rootstocks Affect Graft Hydraulic Balance

Rootstocks of different genotypes have varying hydraulic conductance. Rootstock’s hydraulic conductivity will influence a scion’s water relations. Rootstocks influence a scion’s hydraulic conductance through its root system size and vigor, hydraulic signaling, and direct signaling. Dwarfing and drought tolerance are the two impacts of a rootstock’s hydraulic conductance on grafted trees. Grafting scions to rootstocks… Continue reading…

Guide: Connecting Root Traits to Functions

A growing interest in connecting root traits to functions has identified significant patterns. Several root traits can be involved in a single plant function, and the importance of trait contribution will differ depending on species, biomes, seasons, environment, and soil types. The widely studied morphological and architectural root traits are root length density, root diameter… Continue reading…

Understanding Alpine Growth Dynamics in a Warming World: A Root Imaging Study

Every little bit of information counts in the scientific journey to understand the impacts of climate change. Today, we’d like to spotlight a fascinating study by Patrick Möhl, Raphael S. von Büren, and Erika Hiltbrunner, which challenges previous assumptions about plant growth in alpine environments under a warming climate. This research, primarily using root imagery,… Continue reading…

5 Ways Mycorrhizae Influence Forest Productivity

Ectomycorrhiza is commonly found in forests, especially in temperate and boreal regions. Arbuscular mycorrhizae, a type of endomycorrhiza, is more common in the tropics, grasslands, plantations, and deserts. A tree can have more than one type of mycorrhiza, each making a distinct contribution to its hosts. Mycorrhiza increases access and absorption of nutrients and water,… Continue reading…

Exploring Potato Genotypes’ Response to Drought Stress with minirhizotron: A Conversation on Research and Innovative Technology

From Maverick: “I would like to thank my thesis supervisor Laurent Leport and Brice Dupuis, and also the technician with whom I work, Gaetan Riot” In this intriguing conversation, we get an inside look into the research conducted by Maverick Gouerou, a researcher studying potato genotypes’ response to drought stress in field conditions. With the… Continue reading…

Root Systems’ Role in Ecosystems

Root systems make several vital contributions to ecosystems through their structure and functioning, influencing their environments and encouraging microbial growth and activities. Roots influence biogeochemistry through their involvement in carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus nutrient cycling. They are also significant contributors to the soil carbon sink. Roots build soil structure, stability, and water-holding capacity and promote… Continue reading…

Mastering Precision Agriculture: A Comprehensive 6-Question Guide

Precision agriculture, also known as precision farming, uses modern technology to raise the caliber and output of agricultural practices. In the early 20th century, we discovered the drawbacks of conventional farming techniques, leading to revolutionary technique development. We live in a time when the agricultural sector is about to undergo a complete transformation because of… Continue reading…

Hydroponic Root Growth: Liquid Fertilizer’s Effect on Paprika From Concentrations in Hydroponic Cultures

Read the full study here. Research Authors: Jinen Hojo, Hiroyuki Chiba, and Takashi Ikeda, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan Aspiring to shed light on the mysteries of plant growth, a team of researchers from Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan, undertook an interesting study to explore the effects of different liquid fertilizer concentrations on the growth of… Continue reading…

Exploring Root Traits: Paving the Way for Sustainable Small Grain Cereal Production

The modern agriculture industry grapples with a complex challenge. As global demand for food grows and climate conditions become increasingly unpredictable, the need to enhance productivity and increase sustainable small-grain cereals, such as barley and wheat, has never been more urgent. Farmers face significant obstacles in the form of moisture deficits and the excessive use… Continue reading…