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Greenhouse Methods

This section contains information on how to study roots in artificial systems such as pots and pouches. These methods can be valuable for higher throughput phenotyping and research.

Mesocosms in the greenhouse allow for greater rooting depth

Mesocosms in the greenhouse allow for greater rooting depth

Mesocosms for Root Evaluation
Root Box Evaluation of Maize Seedlings

This method allows the screening of hundreds of maize seedlings for root system architectural traits.

Root pouch evaluation of beans

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This procedure describes how to grow bean seedlings in plexiglass for evaluating seedling root phenotypes.

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