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OverviewThis textbook aims to describe the role of minerals in plant life cycle; how these nutrients are absorbed, distributed, stored; what functions each mineral plays and the disorders that their excess or absence may cause. From an agronomic perspective, such knowledge is key to boost crop production and improve its quality, and it also helps understand how to better manage fertilizers and prevent environmental issues. The book has focus on tropical agriculture and its specific demands, providing examples of major crops (such as sugarcane, soybeans, coffee etc), silviculture and pasture species. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Renato de Mello PradoPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2021 Weight: 0.705kg ISBN: 9783030712617ISBN 10: 3030712613 Pages: 339 Publication Date: 13 July 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction to Plant NutritionIon Uptake by RootsFoliar Ion UptakeNitrogenSulphurPhosphorusPotassiumCalciumMagnesiumBoronZincManganeseIronCopperMolybdenumChlorineNickelPotentially toxic metalsVisual and Leaf DiagnosisInteractions between nutrients.ReviewsAuthor InformationRenato de Mello Prado has a PhD in Agronomy from the São Paulo State University (Unesp) and did postdocs at the University of Cordoba and the Public University of Navarra, Spain. He is a professor of Plant Nutrition at Unesp since 2003 and coordinates a research group (Genplant) focused on the nutrition of tropical plants. He has published over 400 articles in peer-review journals and 20 academic books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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