Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

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Division: C02 Crop Physiology and Metabolism

Title: Symposium--Root Physiology: Integration of Molecular Biology to Functional Traits

Organizer: Bingru Huang
Moderator: Louise H. Comas
Lead Community Sponsor:
Cosponsor: C07 Genomics, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, C06 Forage and Grazinglands
Community Cosponsor: Soil-Plant-Water Relations Community
Format: Oral Symposium
Keywords: Root molecular biology, Root physiology, nutrient uptake and water uptake

Session Description: This symposium will discuss current research advances and address future research perspectives for mechanisms for efficient water and nutrient acquisition of the root system through integration of root molecular biology and physiological traits.