Root adaptation to soil waterlogging

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Abstract

The structural diversity of roots is emphasised and adaptation to soil waterlogging is reviewed. Results pertinent to the mechanism of aerenchyma development are presented, and a modelling approach is used to explore the implications for aeration and rhizosphere oxidation of the structural and physiological adaptations of adventitious roots and laterals.

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