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Training Course
Roots - Soil interaction - What really goes on underground?

21/01/2026

Sophi Taylor Building, Niab, Park Farm, Cambridge, CB24 9NZ

All, Event, Soil, Training

Niab

Farmers, agronomists, and ag-tech professionals who wish to manage crops in a way that optimises root growth and function
3 BASIS, 3 NRoSO


Delivered by Dr Eric Ober

At the end of this course, you will:

  • Have a better understanding of:

    • how roots grow and develop

    • their role in the uptake of water and nutrients

    • interactions between roots and the soil microbiome

  • Insight into areas of current research that may impact crop management

  • A view of some challenges that breeders face in selecting root traits for variety improvement

  • Ideas and options for assessing roots on-farm

  • A better appreciation of what goes on underneath a crop

For more information:

https://portal.niab.com/civicrm/event/info?id=3946

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