Author : Ulrike Mathesius
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Science: Instan
ISBN 13 : 9781801461115
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (611 download)
Book Synopsis Instant Insights: Improving Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency by : Ulrike Mathesius
Download or read book Instant Insights: Improving Crop Nutrient Use Efficiency written by Ulrike Mathesius and published by Burleigh Dodds Science: Instan. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This specially curated collection features four reviews of current and key research on improving crop nutrient use efficiency. The first chapter explores the relationship between rhizobacteria and plant roots, looking primarily at the recruitment of rhizobacteria by the plant to carry out particular functions, such as nutrient acquisition. The chapter highlights our current understanding of the molecular determinants of legume nodulation as well as challenges for improvements of biological nitrogen fixation in legumes and non-legumes. The second chapter considers the rising use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer in agriculture and its role in the shrinking contribution of soil organic N. The chapter explores the impact of the inefficient management of N (low nitrogen-use efficiency) and the consequent developments of major environmental issues, such as pollution to groundwater, oceans and the atmosphere. The third chapter addresses key issues in using N fertilizers in wheat production, such as product cost and environmental impact. The chapter summarises the development of N-efficient cultivars and their economic benefits, as well as their role in reducing the environmental impact of excessive N fertilizer inputs, whilst maintaining respectable yields. The final chapter considers the use of breeding techniques, including genetic variability, to develop more efficient wheat varieties with improved traits related to nitrogen capture, nitrogen assimilation and nitrogen remobilization. What is an Instant Insight? An Instant Insight gives you immediate access to key research on a topic, allowing you to get right to the heart of a subject in an instant and empowering you to contribute to sustainable agriculture.