Trace Elements in the Rhizosphere

by George R. Gobran (Editor), Walter W. Wenzel (Editor), Enzo Lombi (Editor)

Overview

The first book devoted to the complex interactions between trace elements, soils, plants, and microorganisms in the rhizosphere, Trace Elements in the Rhizosphere brings together the experimental, investigative, and modeling branches of rhizosphere research. Written by an international team of authors, it provides a comprehensive overview of the me

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040163641
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/26/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	344
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

George R. Gobran, Walter W. Wenzel, Enzo Lombi

Table of Contents

Phytoavailability of Trace Elements and Radionuclides in the Rhizosphere and Application to Phytoremediation. Interactions of Trace Elements with Root Microbial Associations. Experimental Techniques and Modeling Approaches to Study the Fate of Trace Elements in the Rhizospere.

Editorial Reviews

A dozen papers from a July 1999 international symposium in Vienna explore the complex interactions between trace elements, soils, plants, and microorganisms in the realm where roots rule. They examine the mechanisms and fate of trace elements and the application of that information to phytoremediation technologies and sustainable agriculture. From a variety of earth and physical sciences, the contributors consider such topics as the dependency of phytoavailability of metals on indigenous and induced rhyzosphere processes, and the interactions and mobilization of metal ions at the interface between the soil and roots. Among the experimental techniques and modeling approaches described are the solid-phase fractionation of metals in forest soils, and cation exchange on plant roots involving aluminum. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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