| DFG CA921/2-1: MUCILAGE: The hydraulic bridge between soil and plants |
| From 01/2013 to 10/2017 |
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Grant manager:
Andrea Carminati
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Contact person:
Mutez Ali Ahmed, Andrea Carminati |
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Supporting organization: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) |
| The aim of the project is to characterize the physical and chemical properties of root exuded mucilage and its effects on water flow in soils and root water uptake. This project is a collaboration with the University of Landau (Prof. Gabriele Schaumann) and UFZ-Halle (Prof. Doris Vetterlein). |
