前版を踏襲し、大幅にアップデートされた第５版。旧版が刊行されてからの10年間のあいだに起きた根研究の主要な変化を伝える。Following its predecessors, this book is thoroughly updated and reports the major changes that have taken place in root research since the last edition published over 10 years ago. Considered a widely acclaimed book in the field of plant sciences, this edition includes a broad array of topics reflecting progress being made in the subdomains of root biology, featuring chapters on modern topics, while retained chapters are fully updated to demonstrate significant developments made in our understanding of root biology and in fast-evolving research methodologies and techniques.