Presentation
DEEP ROOTS MATTER
Agroforestry SW
(2020)
Abstract
Root systems are an unseen but critically important part of trees and crops. In arid and semi-arid zones roots have to go deep to ensure water is available. Root studies are challenging but have led to new insight into how plants survive, fix nitrogen, and gather nutrients and water.
Keywords
- roots,
- mycorrhizal fungi,
- rhizobia,
- nitrogen fixing
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter 2020
Location
San Diego
Citation Information
Bainbridge, D. A. 2020. Deep roots matter. Presentation. Agroforstry SW, San Diego, December.
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