Root Methods: A Handbook

by S.C. van de Geijn, A.G. Bengough, C. Engels, et al.

Book Overview

Why a New Handbook on Root Methods? Uptake of water and nutrients is a key process in agricultural and natural ecosystems. Plant roots play a vital role in the supply of resources for growth, and yet we have a relatively poor understanding of how they function in the natural soil environment. Dr. B6hm began the Preface of his standard text on root research methods (B6hm 1979) with the comment: "Root research under natural jield conditions is a step-child...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540667288
• ISBN13: 9783540667285
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 594 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"