… Roots are still “the hidden half” of plants, and their research lags behind that of the aboveground
parts of the plant. … well all those fascinated by plant roots, from basic or practical motives. …

Following its predecessors, Plant Roots: The Hidden Half, Fifth Edition is thoroughly updated
and reports the major changes that have taken place in root research since the last edition …

This massive volume (in physical weight as well as comprehension) is a critical reference
for anyone who is even peripherally interested in roots and root function. The book is an …

… of root structure and root processes. The third edition of Plant roots ± the hidden half includes
… well as in additional fields, especially root genetics, molecular biology and biomechanics. It …

The publication of Mayo Ethnobotany deserves our celebration. Combining field observations,
library and herbarium research, authors Yetman and Van Devender pooled their …

… to uncover the ‘hidden half’ of plants grown under either lab or field conditions (Box 1). We
discuss the ‘big data’ challenges associated with root phenotyping and describe promising …

… of root physiology, root development, root architecture and root … and the root system as a
whole) and cutting-edge methodologies were highlighted as important means to advance plant …

Environmental signals such as light and gravity control many aspects of plant growth and
development. In higher plants, the directional growth of an organ in response to stimuli such as …

This massive volume (in physical weight as well as compre- and dealt with. There are other
examples of these gaps, for hension) is a critical reference for anyone who is even periph- …

… Whereas developmental phases in plant shoots have been shown to enhance … in roots. In
light of recent advances, we suggest that root development occurs in three main phases: root …