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Root feature of lentil for adaptation to drought stress. (A) Morphological and anatomical adaptations to drought in lentil involve prolific lateral root growth, penetration into lower soil horizons, and increased root volume in drought-tolerant varieties. (B) Dense root hairs contribute to the enhanced root volume in lentil. (C) Drought-tolerant lentil may exhibit higher aerenchyma formation in their roots, similar to other leguminous crops, in response to drought stress.
