Research progress on fine root cortex
Hongfeng Wang · Journal of Jilin Forestry Science and Technology · 2013
The cortex is the basic part of the primary root body and represents an important constituent of the root,both structurally and functionally.Many studies focused on the structure and functions of the cortex at home and abroad in recent years,especially the impacts on water and ions uptake and transportation of endodermis and exodermis,as well as the passage cells.The paper elaborated on the basic structure of the cortex,including the endodermis,exodermis and the passage cells,the cortex's affection on the absorption and transportation of fine roots were concluded and discussed.Meanwhile this paper helps to lay the foundation and provide the new perspectives for future study on cortex.