Essays about: "root architecture traits"

Found 4 essays containing the words root architecture traits.

  1. 1. Assessing the effect of Fusarium graminearum inoculation on the root structure of Swedish winter wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Crop Production Ecology

    Author : Fayez Altabbaa; [2022]
    Keywords : Fusarium graminearum; conidium suspension; hypha agar plug; root architecture traits; root cellar structure traits; shoot traits; genotypes;

    Abstract : Several diseases attack the wheat crop and reduce the yield, such as root disease, which causes a tremendous loss in wheat production. Root rot has a variety of causal agents, such as nematodes, viruses, and bacteria, but the most common pathogens causing wheat root rot are oomycetes and fungi. READ MORE

  3. 2. Screening of early root growth characteristics in seedlings of Nordic spring barley : utilization of hydroponics and GWAS for identification of QTLs and candidate genes for root traits

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Plant Breeding

    Author : Karl-Johan Fabo; [2021]
    Keywords : spring barley; plant breeding; root growth; early vigor; seminor roots; GWAS; QTL; quantitative traits; quantitative genetics; marker-assisted breeding; hydroponics;

    Abstract : In the Nordic countries, the cultivation of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) has a long history, and as one of the major cereals in the world, barley is of global importance for food security. The world population is growing, which naturally will increase demands for agricultural outputs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vad gör en växt torktålig? : fysiologiska och morfologiska egenskaper i blad och rötter anpassade för en urban ståndort

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Arvid Lizell; [2021]
    Keywords : torktålighet; vedartat; strategier; turgor loss point;

    Abstract : The aim of this literature study is to examine and collect available information about physiological and morphological drought strategies and traits in woody species. Furthermore, the intention is to, based on collected information, discuss how this knowledge can be applied to the use of woody plant species in urban environments. READ MORE

  5. 4. Using leaf economics to find appropriate woody species for rain gardens

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Sanna Ignell; [2020]
    Keywords : leaf economics; woody vegetation; urban vegetation; rain garden; waterlogging; flooding; plasticity; specific leaf area; leaf traits; l;

    Abstract : Urban rainwater management faces great challenges in the future, caused by expected increase in precipitation and frequency of storms associated with climate change. Constructions such as rain gardens may be a mean for adaptation to, as well as mitigation of these effects. READ MORE