Dr. Isaac Madsen Has X-Ray Vision

Wouldn't it be nice if we could see how the roots of a plant respond to treatments?  Dr. Isaac Madsen, Extension Agronomist at Washington State University, teaches us about the innovative work he as been doing with scanner technology and root observation.

• What is the advantage of looking at roots instead of at the shoots?
• What crops can we do this with?
• What do we learn from these observations?
• Are there other forms of nitrate-based fertilizers that eliminate the NH4-induced root damage?
• What is the interest in oil seed crops in the Pacific Northwest?

Check out Dr. Madsen's Youtube channel to see some of the scans!