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Comments on Gigapan: Wheat / Wheatgrass Root Pit

  2. On the right is perennial Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium), a close relative of our major annual crop wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seen on the left. The view shows the deep (5 – 6 foot) root structure of wheatgrass beside the roots of wheat predominantly in the 18” range. Wheatgrass is a potential...

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  1. Steve Renich

    Steve Renich (July 16, 2008, 03:16AM )

    Thanks Ron, this section was carefully washed by our soil scientists to expose the roots. A tedious effort!

  2. Ron Schott

    Ron Schott (July 15, 2008, 09:07PM )

    Wonderful use of the GigaPan, Steve. I've thought about doing a cross section cutaway through soil horizons myself, but I haven't come across any cuts nearly as cleanly exposed as this. Great work!