Development of a model estimating root length density from root impacts on a soil profile in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br). Application to measure root system response to water stress in field conditions.

Development of a model estimating root length density from root impacts on a soil profile in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br). Application to measure root system response to water stress in field conditions.

Pearl millet is able to withstand dry and hot conditions and plays an important role for food security in arid and semi-arid areas of Africa and India. However, low soil fertility and drought constrain pearl millet yield. One target to address these constraints through agricultural practices or bree...

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Main Authors: Awa Faye, Bassirou Sine, Jean-Louis Chopart, Alexandre Grondin, Mikael Lucas, Abdala Gamby Diedhiou, Pascal Gantet, Laurent Cournac, Doohong Min, Alain Audebert, Aboubacry Kane, Laurent Laplaze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214182

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214182

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