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Author : Mariana Amato
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Total Pages : 442 pages
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Download or read book Spatial Distribution and Water Uptake of Roots in Structured Growth Media written by Mariana Amato and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ismail M. M. Rahman
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535126202
Total Pages : 130 pages
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Download or read book Water Stress in Plants written by Ismail M. M. Rahman and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Water stress in plants is caused by the water deficit, as induced possibly by drought or high soil salinity. The prime consequence of water stress in plants is the disruption in the agricultural production, resulting in food shortage. The plants, however, try to adapt to the stress conditions using biochemical and physiological interventions. The edited compilation is an attempt to provide new insights into the mechanism and adaptation aspects of water stress in plants through a thoughtful mixture of viewpoints. We hope that the content of the book will be useful for the researchers working with the plant diversity-related environmental aspects and also provide suggestions for the strategists.
Author : Toyoki Kozai
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128166924
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
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Author : Stefano Mancuso
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642220673
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Measuring Roots written by Stefano Mancuso and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roots represent half of the plant body – and arguably the more interesting half. Despite its obvious importance for the whole plant, until recently our knowledge of the root apparatus was very limited, mostly due to the inadequacy of the techniques available. Recent advances in the visualization and measurement of roots have resulted in significant progress in our understanding of root architecture, growth and behaviour. In this book international experts highlight the most advanced techniques, both lab and field methods, and discuss them in detail. Measuring Roots combines academic and practical aspects of this topic, making it a universal handbook for all researchers and others interested in root-measuring methods.
Author : Carlos M. Paglis
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Total Pages : 246 pages
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Download or read book Micro-scale Spatial Variability of Crop Roots, Water Content, Soil Texture and Their Influence on Soil Water Extraction Rates written by Carlos M. Paglis and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Dennis J. Timlin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0891183388
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (911 download)
Download or read book Enhancing Understanding and Quantification of Soil-Root Growth Interactions written by Dennis J. Timlin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research progress in soil–root growth interactions has been slow due to the relative inaccessibility of roots in their natural environment and because root research cuts across the boundaries of soil science, ecology, crop science, and plant physiology, among others. Enhancing Understanding and Quantification of Soil–Root Growth Interactions takes on this challenge to solve society's growing problems in the conservation of quality water and soil resources. Researchers must come together and leverage our understanding of the rhizosphere to maximize efficient, sustainable use of limited water and soil nutrient resources. This is a serious calling—from addressing the critical needs in nations who cannot afford costly fertilizers, to the global challenge of enhancing soil carbon storage to reduce climate change effects of elevated carbon dioxide. This book brings together scientists from different disciplines, worldwide, together to encourage synthesis of transdisciplinary knowledge and further research and developments in the area of root–soil interactions.
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Author : Jacob H. Dane
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 089118841X
Total Pages : 1744 pages
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Author : A.L. Smit
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 366204188X
Total Pages : 590 pages
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Download or read book Root Methods written by A.L. Smit and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive review of all modern methods for plant root research, both in the field and in the laboratory. It covers the effects of environmental interactions with root growth and function, focussing in particular on the assessment of root distribution and dynamics. It also describes and discusses the processing of root observations, analysis and modelling of root growth and architecture, root-image analysis, computer-assisted tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Furthermore, a survey of the application of isotope techniques in root physiology is given.
Author : R. James Cook
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ISBN 13 : 9780824313319
Total Pages : 580 pages
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Download or read book Annual Review of Phytopathology written by R. James Cook and published by . This book was released on 1993-09 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : N. Michelle Holbrook
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080454232
Total Pages : 597 pages
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Download or read book Vascular Transport in Plants written by N. Michelle Holbrook and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vascular Transport in Plants provides an up-to-date synthesis of new research on the biology of long distance transport processes in plants. It is a valuable resource and reference for researchers and graduate level students in physiology, molecular biology, physiology, ecology, ecological physiology, development, and all applied disciplines related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry and biotechnology. The book considers long-distance transport from the perspective of molecular level processes to whole plant function, allowing readers to integrate information relating to vascular transport across multiple scales. The book is unique in presenting xylem and phloem transport processes in plants together in a comparative style that emphasizes the important interactions between these two parallel transport systems. - Includes 105 exceptional figures - Discusses xylem and phloem transport in a single volume, highlighting their interactions - Syntheses of structure, function and biology of vascular transport by leading authorities - Poses unsolved questions and stimulates future research - Provides a new conceptual framework for vascular function in plants
Author : John Banhart
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199213240
Total Pages : 489 pages
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Download or read book Advanced Tomographic Methods in Materials Research and Engineering written by John Banhart and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-03-20 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tomography provides 3D images of materials or engineering components and an unprecedented insight into their internal structure. This book discusses developments in the field, such as the extension of tomographic methods to materials research and engineering.
Author : Nand Kumar Fageria
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439867372
Total Pages : 471 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)
Download or read book The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production written by Nand Kumar Fageria and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production presents the state of knowledge on environmental factors in root growth and development and their effect on the improvement of the yield of annual crops. This book addresses the role of roots in crop production and includes references to numerous annual crops. In addition, it brings together the issues and the state-of-the-art technologies that affect root growth, with comprehensive reviews to facilitate efficient, sustainable, economical, and environmentally responsible crop production. Written for plant scientists, crop scientists, horticulturalists, and soil scientists, plant physiologists, breeders, environmental scientists, agronomists, and undergraduate and graduate students in different disciplines of agricultural science, The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production: Addresses root architecture and development dynamics to help users improve crop productivity Emphasizes crop production, plant nutrition, and soil chemistry relative to root growth and functions Covers root morphology, root functions, nutrient and water uptake by roots, root-soil interactions, root-environment interactions, root-microbe interactions, physiology of root crops, and management practices to improve root growth Supports content with experimental results, and additional data is presented with pictures Increasing food production worldwide has become a major issue in the 21st century. Stagnation in grain yield of important food crops in recent years in developed, as well as developing, countries has contributed to a sharp increase in food prices. Furthermore, higher grain yield will be needed in the future to feed a burgeoning world population with a rising standard of living that requires more grain per capita. Technologies that enhance productivity, ensure environmental safety, and conserve natural resources are required to meet this challenge.
Author : Jun J. Abe
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401729239
Total Pages : 444 pages
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Download or read book Roots written by Jun J. Abe and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The root is the organ that functions as the interface between the plant and the earth environment. Many human management practices involving crops, forests and natural vegetation also affect plant growth through the soil and roots. Understanding the morphology and function of roots from the cellular level to the level of the whole root system is required for both plant production and environmental protection. This book is at the forefront of plant root science (rhizology), catering to professional plant scientists and graduate students. It covers root development, stress physiology, ecology, and associations with microorganisms. The chapters are selected papers originally presented at the 6th Symposium of the International Society of Root Research, where plant biologists, ecologists, soil microbiologists, crop scientists, forestry scientists, and environmental scientists, among others, gathered to discuss current research results and to establish rhizology as a newly integrated research area.
Author : Hans de Kroon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783540001850
Total Pages : 424 pages
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Download or read book Root Ecology written by Hans de Kroon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2003-05-21 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the course of evolution, a great variety of root systems have learned to overcome the many physical, biochemical and biological problems brought about by soil. This development has made them a fascinating object of scientific study. This volume gives an overview of how roots have adapted to the soil environment and which roles they play in the soil ecosystem. The text describes the form and function of roots, their temporal and spatial distribution, and their turnover rate in various ecosystems. Subsequently, a physiological background is provided for basic functions, such as carbon acquisition, water and solute movement, and for their responses to three major abiotic stresses, i.e. hard soil structure, drought and flooding. The volume concludes with the interactions of roots with other organisms of the complex soil ecosystem, including symbiosis, competition, and the function of roots as a food source.
Author : Victor Sadras
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128191953
Total Pages : 780 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
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Author : Kshirod R Bhattacharya
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857092790
Total Pages : 609 pages
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