Advances in Agronomy: Volume 74

By Donald L. Sparks

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0120007924
• ISBN13: 9780120007929
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"