Mineral nutrition of higher plants /

Marschner, Horst.

Mineral nutrition of higher plants / Horst Marschner. - 2nd ed. - London ; San Diego : Academic Press, 1995. - xv, 889 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 681-861.

Introduction, Definition, and Classification of Mineral Nutrients -- Ion Uptake Mechanisms of Individual Cells and Roots: Short Distance Transport -- Long-Distance Transport in the Xylem and Phloem and its Regulation -- Uptake and Release of Mineral Elements by Leaves and Other Aerial Plant Parts -- Yield and the Source-Sink Relationships -- Mineral Nutrition and Yield Response -- Nitrogen Fixation -- Functions of Mineral Nutrients: Macronutrients -- Functions of Mineral Nutrients: Micronutrients -- Beneficial Mineral Elements -- Relationships between Mineral Nutrition and Plant Diseases and Pests -- Diagnosis of Deficiency and Toxicity of Mineral Nutrients -- Nutrient Availability in Soils -- Effect of Internal and External Factors on Root Growth and Development -- The Soil-Root Interface (Rhizosphere) in Relation to Mineral Nutrition -- Adaptation of Plants to Adverse Chemical Soil Conditions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

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Crops--Plant culture
Soil mineralogy.--Plant culture
Plants--Plant culture

Plants Nutrition

SB91 / .M37 1995

SB91 / .M37 1995