The International Society of Root Research (ISRR) was established in 1982 as a non-profit and non-governmental organisation of scientists interested in plant root research representing many disciplines and nationalities.

Its primary goal is to increase communication, cooperation and research on root, rhizosphere and related topics.

Participation in ISRR activities is open to all individuals actively involved in plant root research and associated disciplines.

The Society will disseminate regular newsletters, publish proceedings of symposia and working parties, and sponsor the publication of a journal dedicated to root and rhizosphere research.

The Society will sponsor regular meetings in addition to an international symposium to be convened at least every three years.

Membership of the ISRR is voluntary, and includes representatives from all interested countries.

An executive body of the Society will consist of at least a president, several vice-presidents and a general secretary elected from the advisory body for a term of at least two international symposia.

The advisory body will consist of at least one associated member from each representative country, to be nominated either by members from that country, or as an individual volunteering to serve for a period encompassing at least one symposium cycle.

The advisory body shall serve the society by advising its executive
officers.

ISRR will associate with numerous international research organisations which facilitate the goals of the Society.

Current affiliations include the International Association of Vegetation
Science (IAVS), The International Society of Soil Science (ISSS), The International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO), the International Botanical Society and the International Association for Ecology (INTECOL).

The formation of sub-committees or working parties is encouraged when appropriate to coordinate the study of specific subject areas in root research.

Additions to the by-laws may be implemented by the executive committee.

The ISRR can be dissolved only by the executive body, and must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the registered membership. All remaining articles of the Society shall be forwarded to one of the affiliated societies as designated by the executive body.