Science
Mutant roots reveal how we can grow crops in damaged soils – The Conversation UK
Researchers have unearthed a ‘biological switch’ which could boost crop yield worldwide.
For years, conventional wisdom has held that roots dont grow as deep in hard soil because its just too difficult for them to physically push through it. But our new research has unearthed another reason: their growth is controlled by a biological signal which can be switched off, enabling them to punch through compacted earth. Its a discovery that could help crops to grow in even the most damaged of soils.
Soil compaction is a major challenge facing modern agriculture, driven in part by the increasing…
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