Sorghum roots thrive in high nitrogen levels, paving way for crop resilience.
The study looked at how different nitrogen sources and concentrations affect the growth and enzyme activity in sorghum roots. They found that high levels of nitrogen led to increased biomass and protein content in the roots. The enzymes involved in nitrogen and carbon metabolism were also more active at high nitrogen levels, especially with ammonium. This shows that sorghum plants have a strong system for absorbing nitrogen in their roots, which helps them handle high levels of this nutrient.