Root crown
A crown root is that part of a root system from which a stem arises. Since roots and stems have quite different vascular anatomies, major vascular changes take place at this point.
Crown-root temperature has been found to affect plant growth and physiology in a number of ways.[1]
A number of pests and diseases affect specifically this part of the plant, including crown-root rot (or crown-root fungus) and a number of species of crown-root weevil.
References
- ^ Schwarz, Meier (1972). "Influence of crown root temperature on plant development". Plant and Soil. 37 (2 pages = 435–439): 435. doi:10.1007/BF02139988.
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