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Nutrient uptake kinetics and morphological traits of roots of maize cultivars with contrasting genetic variability

Delson Horn, Paulo Roberto Ernani, Luis Sangoi, Cleber Schweitzer, Paulo Cezar Cassol

01/Feb/2006

Maize genotypes with contrasting genetic variability have different yield potential. This distinct yield potential may be partially caused by differences in the root system morphology or in the nutrient uptake kinetics parameters. This study aimed to assess such morphological and physiological plant attributes of three maize genotypes with different genetic bases. A single-cross hybrid (P32R21), a double-cross hybrid (Traktor) and an open-pollinated variety (BRS Planalto) were studied. The uptake kinetics parameters (maximum influx – Imax, Michaelis-Mentem constant – Km, and […]