Researcher Holding Roots (IMAGE)

American Society of Agronomy

Researcher Holding Roots

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Apple trees in commercial orchards are grafted plants. The above-ground portion of the desired apple tree is attached to a healthy root system. Here, researcher Greg Peck harvests apple roots.

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Greg Peck

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