| Advances in Agronomy: Volume 74 Contributor(s): Sparks, Donald L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0120007924 ISBN-13: 9780120007929 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2001 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 630 |
| Series: Advances in Agronomy |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.22 lbs) 254 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 160779 Reading Level: 5.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |