Table 1 Description of the 13 examined traits
Classification | Trait description | Abbreviations | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
Root morphological traits (MT) | Primary root length | PRL | cm |
Total root length | TRL | cm | |
Total root surface area | TSA | cm2 | |
Total root volume | TRV | cm3 | |
Total number of roots | TNR | Number | |
Biomass-related traits (BM) | Shoot fresh weight | SFW | g |
Root fresh weight | RFW | g | |
Shoot dry weight | SDW | g | |
Root dry weight | RDW | g | |
Total fresh weight | TFW | g | |
Total dry weight | TDW | g | |
Fresh root–shoot ratio | RSRF | RFW/SFW | |
Dry root–shoot ratio | RSRD | RDW/SDW |