Published August 25, 2025 | Version v1
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Minirhizotron method: Measuring the dynamics of root traits

  • 1. ROR icon Arvalis - Institut du Végétal

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This practice abstract presents the minirhizotron method, a non-destructive root imaging technique that enables continuous monitoring of root growth and traits over time in arable crops.

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Funding

European Commission
Root2Res - Root2Resilience: Root phenotyping and genetic improvement for rotational crops resilient to environmental change 101060124
UK Research and Innovation
Root2Res: Root phenotyping and genetic improvement for rotational crops resilient to environmental change 10041427