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Synopsis Relative root activity measurements using P 32 uptake and soil‐water depletion data show that approximately 90% of root activity of sorghum plants occurred in the top 3 feet. Root growth rates were from 0.75 to 2.0 inches per day.
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Nakayama et al. (1963) studied this question.
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