Root distribution studies in some fruit crops with special reference to tracer technique -- a review.
Thakur R. S., Rajput M. S., Srivastava K. C.
Author Affiliation: Central Mango Research Station, Mahanagar, Lucknow--226 006, India.
Haryana Journal of Horticultural Sciences 10 : 45-53
Abstract : Although the root distribution pattern in the crops reviewed, mango, banana, guava, grapevine and citrus, varied among the species, the majority of roots were found under the tree canopy. The greatest root activity was reported near the soil surface and beyond 1 m from the trunk.