Browsing by Author "Roe, Maren"

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Drought and Growth Hormone Effects on Yucca Whipplei and Yucca Brevifolia Root Contraction

Roe, Maren (2005-01-01)

Yucca seedlings can longitudinally contract and radially expand their roots, pulling the seedlings down into the soil for protection from evapotranspiration and heat. This contraction occurs through a rearrangement of ...
Evidence for Contractile Roots in Several Species of Yucca.

Roe, Maren (2004-01-01)

Yucca seedlings can longitudinally contract and radially expand their roots, pulling the seedlings down into the soil for protection from evapotranspiration and heat. This contraction occurs through a rearrangement of ...