Soil Nutrient Bioavailability: A Mechanistic Approach

by Stanley A. Barber

Overview

This richly illustrated edition of an established classic deals with the chemistry and biology of soil nutrient availability. Provides information regarding the elements present in soils and the extent to which these elements can be used by plants in order to grow. Nutrient uptake by plant roots, rhizosphere microorganisms and application of the mechanistic uptake model as well as such elements as phosphorus, potassium and water are among the topics discussed.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471587477
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/03/1995
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.32(w) x 9.59(h) x 1.19(d)

About the Author

Stanley A. Barber is the author of Soil Nutrient Bioavailability: A Mechanistic Approach, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Chemistry of Soil-Nutrient Associations.

Nutrient Absorption by Plant Roots.

Nutrient Uptake by Plant Roots Growing in Soil.

Modeling Nutrient Uptake by Plant Roots Growing in Soil.

Interaction of Plant Roots with the Soil and Environment.

Rhizosphere Microorganisms, Mycorrhizae, and Root Hairs.

Nitrogen.

Phosphorus.

Potassium.

Calcium.

Magnesium.

Sulfur.

Boron.

Copper.

Iron.

Manganese.

Molybdenum.

Zinc.

Water.

Application of the Mechanistic Uptake Model.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

A reference-text that presents a mechanistic approach for describing plant uptake of soil nutrients. Beginning chapters outline the reactions of nutrients with the soil and plant root that are important in determining nutrient flux into the root. The mathematical model and its parameters are discussed and then used to assess the availability of each nutrient. This revised edition includes research results obtained since publication of the first edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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