Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment
Phytohormones in Soils Microbial Production & Function
1st Edition
By Jr.
March 21, 1995
Details the various physiological responses in plants caused by microbially derived phytohormones--examining the microbial synthesis of the five primary classes of plant hormones. Exploring novel methods for improving symbiotic associations vital for plant growth and development....
Seed Development and Germination
1st Edition
Edited
By Jaime Kigel
January 04, 1995
This text is intended for plant physiologists, molecular biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, geneticists, horticulturalists, agromnomists and botanists, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines. It integrates advances in the diverse and rapidly-expanding field...
Soil-Water Interactions: Mechanisms Applications, Second Edition, Revised Expanded
2nd Edition
By Iwata
October 10, 1994
Emphasizing pioneering achievements, this work offers a clear and systematic description of various soil-water phenomena and their applications to soil problems such as water retention and the flux of water in soils and clays. This second edition contains material on the physical properties of ...
Handbook of Phytoalexin Metabolism and Action
1st Edition
By Daniel
October 06, 1994
Provides the latest information on nearly all of the phytoalexins of crop plants studied worldwide over the past 50 years-describing experimental approaches to the research of specific plants and offering detailed explanations on methods of isolation and characterization. Supplies in-depth coverage...
Mechanisms of Plant Growth and Improved Productivity Modern Approaches
1st Edition
Edited
By Amarjit Basra
June 29, 1994
Discusses the mechanisms of plant productivity and the factors limiting net photosynthesis, describing techniques to isolate, characterize and manipulate specific plant genes in order to enhance productivity. The uptake of carbon and the practical aspects of plant nutrition are discussed....
Selenium in the Environment
1st Edition
By W.T. Frankenberger Jr., Sally Benson
June 10, 1994
Discusses the biochemical and geological cycling of selenium (Se), its worldwide distribution, and the factors controlling its fate and transport within and between major environmental media, presenting a global assessment of selenium's complex environmental behaviour. The focus of this work is ...
Agricultural Field Experiments: Design and Analysis
1st Edition
By Roger G. Petersen
February 11, 1994
This text provides statistical and biometrical procedures for designing, conducting, analyzing and interpreting field experiments. It addresses the most important research topics in agriculture, including agronomy, breeding and pasture trials; farming systems research; and intercropping research....
Genetic Improvement of Field Crops
1st Edition
By Gustavo A. Slafer
October 07, 1993
Outlining successful breeding techniques to augment the yields of the world's major crops, this reference analyzes the physiological and genetic basis for past and potential future increases in crop yields.;Covering crops with wide differences in morphology, photosynthetic rates, and nitrogen ...
Soil Biochemistry: Volume 7
1st Edition
By Jean-Marc Bollag, G. Stotzky
October 10, 1991
This book describes the interactions between soil minerals and microorganisms to more specialized areas such as the formation of desert varnishes. It is helpful for scientists and students who want to extend their knowledge of and research into soil biochemistry....
Semiarid Lands and Deserts: Soil Resource and Reclamation
1st Edition
By J. Skujins
April 16, 1991
This timely compendium provides easy access to previously scattered information describing the arid soils and the processes and procedures for their utilization in desert environments around the globe. Compiling information on the soils and biota of arid regions, this useful volume explains how to ...
Soil Biochemistry: Volume 6: Volume 6
1st Edition
By J.-M. Bollag
March 22, 1990
Explores the role of biochemical processes in the soil environment, particularly the activity of microorganisms, and the potential application of those processes to environmental biotechnology. The 11 papers also highlight the application of molecular biology and microbial genetics to soil biology a...
Soil Biochemistry
1st Edition
By E. A. Paul
April 01, 1981
This book reviews some aspects of soil biochemistry, including the biochemical turnover of specific elements and organic compounds in soil; the properties and functions of soil enzymes; and the structure, distribution and pathways of metabolism of organic compounds....