Biomechanics of Atlas Cedar Roots in response to the Medium Hydromechanical Characteristics

Figure 2

Root architecture of Cedrus atlantica Manetti in response to the variation of the substratum hydromechanical constraint. (a) Number of lateral roots (NLR) and short roots (NSR); length of the main root (LPR) and lateral roots (LLR). (b) Lateral root density. Letters indicate significant differences ( LSD test). The acronyms of media are as designated as in Table 1.

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