Table 1.
Root architecture measurements of Pokkali and Bengal in low and full N.
| Genotype | Treatment | Average Lateral Root Length (cm) |
Average Lateral Root Diameter (cm) |
Total Lateral Roots (range) | Total Surface Area (cm2) | Total Volume (cm3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal | Full N | 8.20 ± 0.29 a,b | 0.029 ± 0.003 a | 5–8 | 4.19 ± 0.23 a | 0.036 ± 0.003 a |
| Low N | 9.09 ± 0.56 a | 0.032 ± 0.003 a | 7–9 | 7.40 ± 0.13 b | 0.089 ± 0.003 b | |
| Pokkali | Full N | 7.61 ± 0.40 b | 0.039 ± 0.001 b | 6–10 | 5.30 ± 0.33 c | 0.054 ± 0.006 c |
| Low N | 11.60 ± 0.46 c | 0.036 ± 0.001 a,b | 8–13 | 9.67 ± 0.45 d | 0.107 ± 0.006 d |
Means in each column followed by the same letter are not significantly different (p < 0.05).