Root Phenotyping with MRI

Roots have been less extensively studied compared to plant shoots as they are quite hard to study in their natural environment but are of equal importance. MRI is a technology that can provide morphological information on root systems under the condition that appropriate soil types are used. This chapter suggests optimal MRI equipment and settings to obtain high-quality images. It also provides information on typical problems that may occur and how to solve them. This chapter should provide sufficient information to perform root phenotyping with MRI and reviews some of the literature that is relevant to this subject while showing how MRI on roots can be useful to the field of plant biology.