A semi-hydroponic system was developed to assess canola (Brassica napus L.) root architectural traits. Four cultivars were grown under controlled conditions in germination paper rolls immersed in half-strength Hoagland’s solution. Eight parameters, including total root length, total root surface area, average root diameter, tip number, total primary root length, total lateral root length, total tertiary root length, and basal link length, were analyzed using the WinRHIZO software after 7, 14, and 21 days. The results suggested that 14 days in the semi-hydroponic system were optimal for accurate root trait assessment, as clear differences were observed while maintaining ease of handling and scanning.
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13 March 2024
Optimizing the evaluation of root system architectural traits in Brassica napus
Chunxiao Yang,
Rudolph Fredua-Agyeman,
Sheau-Fang Hwang,
Linda Y. Gorim,
Stephen E. Strelkov
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Canadian Journal of Plant Science
Vol. 104 • No. 3
June 2024
Vol. 104 • No. 3
June 2024
Brassica napus
image analysis
root traits
semi-hydroponic system