Iván López-Valdivia

This study shows that root phenotypic plasticity improves yield stability when it shifts root phenotypes toward species-specific optimal integrated phenotypes, rather than increasing the number or magnitude of plastic traits.

This study examines the relationship between root phenotypes and rhizosphere microbial diversity in maize under drought and optimal conditions, finding that root anatomy, not architecture, is more strongly associated with microbial diversity.

The paper introduces a thermal time framework to quantify coordinated root and shoot development in temperate cereal crops across species and environments.

This study identifies ploidy-induced root anatomical changes in wheat that improved nutrient use efficiency and adaptation to Neolithic agroecosystems.

This study analyzes the evolution of root phenotypes in maize during domestication by linking ancient DNA, paleobotany, and modeling to environmental changes in Tehuacan Valley.

The paper uses computational modeling and machine learning to identify anatomical root phenotypes in maize landraces that enhance yield stability across environments.

This study shows that increased root cortical parenchyma wall width (CPW) in maize reduces metabolic costs and improves performance under drought stress.