Chickpea plants in their growth chamber (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Chickpea plants in their growth chamber

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To maintain root hydration in a substrate with poor structure and limited water retention, the researchers developed a cotton wick–based irrigation system that delivered water directly to the chickpea root zone. Photo by Jessica Atkin.

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Jessica Atkin

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