This section contains methods and information that can be applied to field, microcosm, and computational studies.
PhD Candidate Jimmy Burridge explains why we study roots
Determination of Ground Cover
Gene Expression and Confocal Microscopy - Benfey Lab
Phil Benfey, of Duke University has two interesting protocols
Diagnosis of Plant Nutritional Disorders
Collection of nutritional disorder images and descriptions.
Root Anatomy
Root Hairs
Root hairs are important microscopic structures that help the plant explore the soil.
Root Length Determination
Screening of Root Whorls
Solid Phase Phosphorus Buffer (Alumina-P)
Staining of Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) Colonized Roots
Time Domain Reflectrometry (TDR) probes
Authorship Policy
Spotlight
Amelia Henry receives humanitarian award
Jagdeep Sidhu receives research award
Roots lab research focus of podcast from West German Public Radio
Newly discovered trait helps plants grow deeper roots in dry, compacted soils | Penn State University
CSA news article on Roots Lab work with bean breeding
Jagdeep Sidhu Receives College Research Funding
Jonathan Lynch recognized as Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate
Graduate student receives special award for early career contributions to ASPB
LAT root image wins photo competition of Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research
Graduate student awarded Outstanding Agricultural Graduate Student Award from AASIO
News story on bean root architecture reaches 6 million people, worth $240,000
Bean root architecture results highlighted in CSSA News
Field work proceeds with physical distancing, safety precautions
Spotlight
Amelia Henry receives humanitarian award
Jagdeep Sidhu receives research award
Roots lab research focus of podcast from West German Public Radio
Newly discovered trait helps plants grow deeper roots in dry, compacted soils | Penn State University
CSA news article on Roots Lab work with bean breeding
Jagdeep Sidhu Receives College Research Funding
Jonathan Lynch recognized as Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate
Graduate student receives special award for early career contributions to ASPB
LAT root image wins photo competition of Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research
Graduate student awarded Outstanding Agricultural Graduate Student Award from AASIO
News story on bean root architecture reaches 6 million people, worth $240,000
Bean root architecture results highlighted in CSSA News
Field work proceeds with physical distancing, safety precautions