Uptake potential of non‐regularly distributed roots

Abstract

Traditionally, models on transport of nutrients through the soil and uptake by the root assume regular distribution of roots. In this paper some consequences of non‐regular root distribution are discussed. Three aspects of non‐regular distributions are evaluated: The distribution of the size of the region of influence around the roots; the eccentricity of the root's position in the region; and the form of the region.

Key words:

• Root uptake
• root distribution
• modelling