Physiological trait networks enhance understanding of crop growth and water use in contrasting environments
S. M. Gleason, D. M. Barnard, T. R. Green, D. S. Mackay, D. R. Wang, E. A. Ainsworth, J. Altenhofen, T. J. Brodribb, H. Cochard, L. H. Comas, M. Cooper, D. Creek, K. C. DeJonge, S. Delzon, F. B. Fritschi, , H. Zhang
The paper uses a process-based model to identify contrasting trait networks in maize that enhance growth and water use in different environments.
bioRxiv · Mar 11, 2022Plant Biology