PLANT ROOTS THE HIDDEN HALF

• Other Authors: Waisel, Yoav (edited), Eshel, Amram 1944- (edited), Kafkafi, U. (edited)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York MARCEL DEKKER, INC 2002
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Series: Books in soils, plants, and the environment
• Subjects: Roots (Botany); Rhizosphere
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• Physical Description: xx, 1120 pages illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references
• ISBN: 0824706315; 9780824706319

The second edition of a standard resource, this book offers a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary presentation of plant roots. It examines structure and development, assemblage of root systems, metabolism and growth, stressful environments, and interactions at the rhizosphere. Reflecting the explosion of advances and emerging technologies in the field, the book presents developments in the study of root origin, composition, formation, and behavior for the production of novel pharmaceutical and medicinal compounds, agrochemicals, dyes, flavors, and pesticides. It details breakthroughs in genetics, molecular biology, growth substance physiology, biotechnology, and biomechanics.