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May 7, 2026Open Access
Root ideotype for water stress environments
Key Points
To define the characteristics of an ideotype suited for environments experiencing water stress.
Overview developed within the Root2Resilience project
Analysis of environmental challenges related to water stress
Identification of optimal traits for root systems
Guidance for breeding and agricultural practices in water-limited conditions
Abstract
This Practice Abstract, developed within the Root2Resilience project, provides an overview of what an ideotype for water stress environments should look like.