As the plant root grows, a root cap protects its fragile tip. Every few hours, the old cap is lost and a new one replaces it. Researchers have now, for the first time, observed regular cycles of root ...

Light-induced inhibition of the elongation of primary roots of Zea mays seedlings is dependent upon the perception of light by the root cap. Separate exposure of detached root caps and roots from ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A study was made of differences in amount and concentration of root-pressure exudate from detopped root systems of several woody species. Root ...