Root Ecology (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)

In the course of evolution, a great variety of root systems have learned to overcome the many physical, biochemical and biological problems brought about by soil. This development has made them a fascinating object of scientific study.This volume gives an overview of how roots have adapted to the soil environment and which roles they play in the soil ecosystem. The text describes the form and function of roots, their temporal and spatial distribution, and their turnover rate in various ecosystems. Subsequently, a physiological background is provided for basic functions, such as carbon acquisition, water and solute movement, and for their responses to three major abiotic stresses, i.e. hard soil structure, drought and flooding. The volume concludes with the interactions of roots with other organisms of the complex soil ecosystem, including symbiosis, competition, and the function of roots as a food source.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Ecological Studies, 168
Release date:	May 2003
First published:	2003
Editors:	Hans de Kroon • Eric J.W. Visser
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	397
Edition:	2003 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-00185-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant ecology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Promotions
LSN:	3-540-00185-9
Barcode:	9783540001850

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