From architectural to functional high throughput root phenotyping: towards new breeding tools

Key Points

• Functional high throughput root phenotyping improves efficiency in assessing crop characteristics and breeding potential.
• The analysis recognizes the significance of root morphology in crop development and genetic selection.
• Adopting advanced phenotyping techniques can facilitate precision agriculture and enhance crop resilience.
• Innovations in breeding tools could help meet global food production demands and sustainability goals.