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OverviewThis book is a comprehensive review of our knowledge of the reactions of zinc in soils, the uptake, transport and function of zinc in plants, the distribution, diagnosis and correction of zinc deficiency and zinc toxicity and the role of zinc in human and animal nutrition. There are 14 review papers written by leading international scientists. The book should prove of interest to scientists and advisers responsible for ensuring that plant growth is not limited by zinc deficiency or toxicity and that there are optimal zinc concentrations in plants for human and animal health. Full Product DetailsAuthor: A.D. RobsonPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: 1993 ed. Volume: 55 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.506kg ISBN: 9780792326311ISBN 10: 0792326318 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 28 February 1994 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. The Chemistry of Zinc.- 2. Mechanisms of Reaction of Zinc with Soil and Soil Components.- 3. Zinc Fertilizers.- 4. Zinc Absorption from Hydroponic Solutions by Plant Roots.- 5. Zinc Uptake from Soils.- 6. Distribution and Transport of Zinc in Plants.- 7. Form and Function of Zinc Plants.- 8. Genotypic Variation in Zinc Uptake and Utilization by Plants.- 9. Interactions between Zinc and Other Nutrients Affecting the Growth of Plants.- 10. Zinc Phytotoxicity.- 11. The Distribution and Correction of Zinc Deficiency.- 12. Diagnosis of Zinc Deficiency.- 13. Zinc Concentrations and Forms in Plants for Humans and Animals.- 14. The Zinc Requirements of Grazing Ruminants.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |