Raw data: Diversity in root architecture of durum wheat at stem elongation under drought stress

Raw data on above and below ground traits from a greenhouse drought stress experiment with six durum wheat varieties performed at Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy. Measurements were performed at stem elongation stage; recorded traits: plant shoot length, dry weight, number of leaves and tillers; total root length, root surface area, mean diameter, volume, number of tips, forks, crossings, root dry weight and root angle. Root measurments were performed on the whole root system and the topsoil area (upper 5 cm).