Plant Nutritional Genomics Contributor(s): Broadley (Author), White (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405121149 ISBN-13: 9781405121149 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $331.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2005 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
Dewey: 572.42 |
Series: Biological Sciences |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.45 lbs) 344 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A 'textbook' plant typically comprises about 85% water and 13. 5% carbohydrates. The remaining fraction contains at least 14 mineral elements, without which plants would be unable to complete their life cycles. Understanding plant nutrition and applying this knowledge to practical use is important for several reasons. |