P. Kokkonen

Studies on the root systems of cereals I: the Root form, their structure, function and position in root system

Kokkonen P. (1931). Studies on the root systems of cereals I: the Root form, their structure, function and position in root system. Acta Forestalia Fennica vol. 37 no. 2 article id 7264. https://doi.org/10.14214/aff.7264

Abstract

Knowledge on the roots systems and their properties is needed when for example assessing the wintering properties of a plant. The article presents the studies on the roots and their functions made with rye, wheat, oat and barley.

The data has been collected during the whole growing season. The experiments took place in the green houses of the University of Helsinki and on the experiment field in Tikkurila, some kilometres north from Helsinki.

The roots of cultivable crop can be divided according their function, state of development, structure and position in the root system into four classes. The classes are sprouting roots, nutriment roots, nutriment-support roots and support roots.

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Keywords
root systems; cereals; rye; function; oat; wheat; barley

Published in 1931

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