Sebs 30 Root Development and Function

Klappentext First published in 1987 this book looks at root development and functions. Zusammenfassung First published in 1987 this book looks at root development and functions. Besides affecting the development of roots directly! the physical environment also influences the organisms associated with roots and thus affects their function. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The cellular organization of roots and its response to the physical environment P.W. Barlow; 2. Functional aspects of cells in root apices W. J. Lucas; 4. Selected aspects of the structure and development of field-grown roots with special reference to maize Margaret E. McCully; 5. Function of root tissues in nutrient and water transport M. C. Drew; 6. Origin, branching and distribution of root systems Betty Klepper; 7. Growth, respiration, exudation and symbiotic associations: the fate of carbon translocated to the roots H. Lambers; 8. Development and growth of root systems in plant communities P. J. Gregory; 9. Competition between root systems in natural communities M. M. Caldwell; 10. Response of roots to the physical environment: goals for future research P. J. C. Kuiper.

Product details

• Authors: J. V. Lake, J. V. Gregory Lake
• Assisted by: P. J. Gregory (Editor), J. V. Lake (Editor), D. A. Rose (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2008
• EAN: 9780521103640
• ISBN: 978-0-521-10364-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Society for Experimental Biolo
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany