In:
Plant, Cell & Environment, Wiley, Vol. 41, No. 1 ( 2018-01), p. 121-133
Abstract:
Root geometry is often stated as an important factor in plant water uptake. In order to quantify the importance of geometrical details, we combined X‐ray computed tomography with image‐based modelling to calculate plant water uptake. This method not only allows water uptake to be calculated but provides a wealth of information regarding the distribution of water around the root. Through comparison with spatially averaged models, we found that the precise details of the root geometry were of little importance in calculating water uptake.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0140-7791
,
1365-3040
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2018
detail.hit.zdb_id:
391893-2
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020843-1
SSG:
12
