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Root Methods: A Handbook

Root Methods: A Handbook

Smit, A. L.
Bengough, A. G.
Engels, C.

Hardcover

AgricultureBotany & HorticultureEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 3540667288
ISBN13: 9783540667285
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Jul 26 2000
Pages: 594
Weight: 2.15
Height: 1.50 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
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 of ten not very great. Although improvements have been made recently for some methods, working on roots is stiH tedious and time-consuming. Compared to some other disci- plines, a root researcher requires a considerable budget for his or her work. It is for this reason that in root research careful planning, the choice of appro- priate methods and also a clear idea of which root characteristic should be observed in relation to the goal of the research question are fundamental. Con- sequently, it is recommended to make use of root experience developed else- where as much as possible.

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