Botany One on Nostr: Mikwa and colleagues studied nearly 300 sorghum varieties, finding that roots grow ...
Mikwa and colleagues studied nearly 300 sorghum varieties, finding that roots grow longer and thinner when phosphorus is scarce. This allows plants to explore more soil and scavenge limited nutrients efficiently. Understanding these adaptations could help breed crops that thrive with less fertiliser, addressing concerns about dwindling phosphorus supplies and future food security.
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