Maize brace root mechanics vary by whorl, genotype, and reproductive stage
A. N. Hostetler, L. Erndwein, E. Ganji, J. W. Reneau, M. L. Killian, E. E. Sparks
This study quantifies how maize brace root mechanics vary by whorl, genotype, and reproductive stage, showing structural differences that affect root lodging resistance.
bioRxiv · Jan 3, 2022Plant Biology