Plant Roots

Plant Roots, 2nd Edition provides an updated reference on plant root systems, their growth, soil interactions, breeding, and management. Authored by Peter J. Gregory and issued by Wiley-Blackwell, this publication delivers an expanded overview of root science across agricultural and natural environments.

The thematic coverage spans primary root anatomy, rhizosphere properties, and the challenges presented by soil heterogeneity. Specific sections examine variations in root class anatomy and morphology, explaining how structural differences directly influence water and nutrient absorption.

To support contemporary research, the text reviews recent developments in computer modelling alongside genomics, phenomics, and other -omics technologies applied to root study. These analytical toolsets assist researchers in evaluating complex belowground plant processes.