Maize root system stiffness is determined by the size and distribution of the below-ground root system
Ashley N. Hostetler, Emilia Pierce, Jonathan W. Reneau, David Griffin, Erin E. Sparks
This study identifies the factors contributing to root system stiffness in maize and shows that below-ground root architecture primarily determines its prediction.
bioRxiv · Oct 28, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology