'Smart' roots modify hydraulics to make strategic use of water, field study confirms

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Mar 19, 2025, 5:00 am225 pts
Plants are able to modify their root hydraulics to maintain water status and strategically use soil water, according to a new study published today in the New Phytologist. When soils are drying, plants can decrease water use from topsoil while boosting uptake at greater depths. Conversely, when topsoil is…

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