Plant Roots : Growth, Activity and Interaction with Soils

crop production, especially in nutrient poor and/or water-limited soils, are described together with new ways of managing root systems to improve crop performance and efficiency of resource use. Sample topics discussed in Plant Roots include: The anatomy and growth of primary roots The development and properties of the rhizosphere Heterogeneity of structure, nutrient availability, and microbial communities experienced in field soils Differences in anatomy and morphology between different types (classes) of root and their consequences for activity as absorbers of water and nutrients How crops, forests, natural plant communities and the resources supporting them might be managed more effectively Plant Roots is an essential source of reference aimed at students and professionals who already have some background knowledge of soils and plants and are seeking to understand cutting-edge updates in the field. [Publisher's Text]

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