Imaging Plant Root Growth (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Researchers used an advanced imaging technology to develop a new understanding of essential root chemicals that are responsible for plant growth. Credit Dickinson Lab, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions Must be used in conjunction with Dickinson paper on plant root growth. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.