The role of root hairs in water uptake: recent advances and future perspectives

• Published in: Journal of experimental botany Vol. 73; no. 11; pp. 3330 - 3338
• Main Authors: Cai, Gaochao, Ahmed, Mutez Ali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 02.06.2022
• Subjects: root hair life span; transpiration; wild type; Root hair length; root hair shrinkage; soil drying

Sufficient water is essential for plant growth and production. Root hairs connect roots to the soil, extend the effective root radius, and greatly enlarge the absorbing surface area. Although the efficacy of root hairs in nutrient uptake, especially phosphorus, has been well recognized, their role i...