Summary
In the standard methods of washing and storage of root samples of wheat, losses of dry weight from 20 to 40% may occur.
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van Noordwijk, M., Floris, J. Loss of dry weight during washing and storage of root samples. Plant Soil 53, 239–243 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02181896
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