Advances in Agronomy: Volume 74

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  • ISBN 10 6611024751
  • ISBN 13 9786611024758
  • Published Sep 24 2001
  • Page Count 254
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
  • Imprint Elsevier Science & Technology

Publishers Text

Volume 74 contains six excellent cutting-edge reviews detailing advances in the plant and environmental soil sciences. Chapter 1 is an extensive review on soil quality. Chapter 2 covers recent advances in understanding the formation of metal hydroxide precipitates on soil surfaces and their implications on metal sequestration and soil remediation. Chapter 3 is a timely review on effects of organic acid exudation from roots on phosphorus uptake and aluminum tolerance of plants in acid soils. Chapter 4 discusses bamboo production and management, including manipulation of growth and development and environmental aspects of bamboo production. Chapter 5 addresses a significant worldwide issue - management of soils for food security and environmental quality. Chapter 6 is a comprehensive review on the management of wheat, barley, and oat root systems.