Measuring the Hydraulic Conductivity of Grass Root Systems

Atara Gal, Elisha Hendel, Zvi Peleg, Nimrod Schwartz, Nir Sade

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Abstract

Root-system hydraulic conductivity (RSHC) is an important physiological characteristic that describes the inherent ability of roots to conduct water across a water-potential gradient between the root and the stem xylem. RSHC is commonly used as an indicator of plant functioning and adaptability to a given environment. A simple, fast, and easy-to-use protocol is described for the quantification of RSHC at the seedling stage in two important monocot species grown in hydroponic solution: Setaria viridis, a C4 model plant, and wheat, a C3 crop plant. This protocol can also be easily modified for use with almost any grass species and environmental treatments, such as salinity or hormone treatments.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere20110
JournalCurrent protocols in plant biology
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2020

Keywords

  • Setaria viridis
  • Triticum turgidum ssp. durum
  • durum wheat
  • green millet
  • root-system hydraulic conductivity

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Medicine

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