Mucilage producing aerial roots of maize
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Our interdisciplinary team combines advanced imaging techniques (neutron/micro-CT), lab/field experiments and models to investigate the role of below-ground hydraulics (root, soil and their interface) in climate change adaptation and mitigation both in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Current research projects include: (1) effects of root hairs/mucilage/arbuscular mycorrhiza on plant scale water relations; (2) disentangling the impact of soil/atmosphere drought and/or heat stress on stomata regulation, water status and plant water use; (3) mechanisms underlying the resilience of water transport in angiosperm leaves and roots.