Root Methods
. Ed(S): Smit, Albert L.; Bengough, A.G.; Engels, Chris; Van Noordwijk, M.; Pellerin, S.; Geijn, S.C. Van de
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Hardback. Editor(s): Smit, Albert L.; Bengough, A.G.; Engels, Chris; Van Noordwijk, M.; Pellerin, S.; Geijn, S.C. van de. Num Pages: 594 pages, 105 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 47 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PSTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1140.
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 of science. The reason for this is primarily methodological. The known methods are tedious, time-consuming and the accuracy of their results is ... Read more
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 of science. The reason for this is primarily methodological. The known methods are tedious, time-consuming and the accuracy of their results is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
594
Condition
New
Number of Pages
594
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783540667285
SKU
V9783540667285
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Reviews for Root Methods
From the reviews "This book exceptionally benefits from the excellent expertise of the various authors in their respective field of root research. ... Each chapter provides the reader with a comprehensive and updated review of methods and a vast array of available technical equipment (ranging from common mechanical sampling devices to sophisticated analytical instruments), chemical agents and software. ... Read more