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Many plant species are able to adapt to problem soil conditions such as salt toxicity and nutrient deficiencies by modifying transport systems in their roots. This is frequently correlated with anatomical and ultrastructural developments. The role of such developments is discussed in two specific cases: soil salinity and iron deficiency.
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Kramer, D. (1983). Genetically determined adaptations in roots to nutritional stress: correlation of structure and function. In: Sarić, M.R., Loughman, B.C. (eds) Genetic Aspects of Plant Nutrition. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 8. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6836-3_3
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