Roots Lab
The overall research focus of the Roots Lab at Penn State is understanding the genetic, physiological, and ecological basis of plant adaptation to drought and low soil fertility.
Since most soils on earth suffer from drought and one or more nutritional problems, this subject is of considerable importance for two of the great challenges confronting humanity: how to sustainably support over 7 billion people, and how to deal with global environmental change. More about the Roots Lab ...
Latest Publications
May 17, 2024
Xylem perforation plate phenotypes affect water use and drought adaptation in maize (Zea mays L.)
Read MoreMay 17, 2024
Modeling reveals synergies among root traits for phosphorus acquisition in pearl millet
Read MoreApril 18, 2024
Cortical parenchyma wall width (CPW) regulates root metabolic cost and maize performance under suboptimal water availability
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2024