In situ endoscopy: New insights to root growth in biopores

Abstract A flexible videoscope with an outer diameter of 3.8 mm and equipped with a movable tip was used for in situ observation of roots growing in larger‐sized biopores. We were able to display root morphology and position inside of biopores and differentiate four categories of root segments.

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