Root Development Methods and Protocols [Hardcover]

This detailed volume provides diverse elegant methods, complemented with existing protocols, which are optimized for the current needs in plant root biology as well as for use in plant species other than Arabidopsis thaliana. The collection covers methods ranging from genetic screens, phenotypic analysis, and cell biology methods to systems biology tools and genome-wide approaches. The collection contains a range of complexity from fundamental methods for quantification of different root developmental processes to complex methods that require sophisticated equipment. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. 

Part I: Genetic and Phenotypic Analyses

 

1. Measuring Plant Root Traits Under Controlled and Field Conditions: Step-By-Step Procedures

            Benjamin M. Delory, Emanuela W.A. Weidlich, Richard van Duijnen, Lo?c Pag?s, and Vicky M. Temperton

 

2. Phenotyping Crop Root Crowns: General Guidance and Specific Protocols for Maize, Wheat, and Soybean

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