• Oilseed Rape Cultivars Show Diversity of Root Morphologies with the Potential for Better Capture of NitrogenPeer reviewedOpen access 

      14 décembre 2021, Kupcsik, László; Chiodi, Claudia; Moturu, Taraka; De Gernier, Hugues; Haelterman, Loïc; LOUVIEAUX, Julien; Tillard, Pascal; Sturrock, Craig J.; Bennett, Malcolm; Nacry, Philippe; Hermans, Christian, HE Condorcet
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      The worldwide demand for vegetable oils is rising. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus) diversifies cereal dominated crop rotations but requires important nitrogen input. Yet, the root organ is offering an untapped opportunity to improve the nitrogen capture in soil. This study evaluates three culture systems in controlled environment, to observe root morphology and to identify root attributes for superior ...