Plant Nutrient Acquisition, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001 New Perspectives

New research reveals that plants actively acquire nutrients; the acquisition process is not a passive one in which plants simply wait for dissolved nutrients to come closer to their roots. In fact plants play a far more active role than once was understood to be possible in nutrient acquisition and in adaptation to problem soils. This book presents an excellent overview and summary of new concepts of plant nutrient acquisition mechanisms, and sets forth their practical implications in crop production. The scope is wide ranging, from biochemical, molecular, and genetic analysis of nutrient acquisition to global nutritional problems. Especially noteworthy are the sections on the cell apoplast, phosphorus-solubilizing organisms, and direct uptake of macro-organic molecules. With contributions by leading scientists worldwide, the book provides an invaluable resource for researchers in plant and environmental sciences and in agronomy and other branches of agriculture.

Preface by L.D. Swindale.- List of Contributors.- Part I. Historical Review and Global Concerns: 1. Historical Significance of Nutrient Acquisition of Plant Nutrition Research -- H. Okajima. 2. Plant Nutritional Problems in Marginal Soils of Developing Countries -- P.C. Smithson and P.A. Sanchez.- Part II. Root Exudates in Nutrient Acquisition and Metal Tolerance: 3. Root Exudates in Phosphorus Acquisition by Plants -- P.J. Randall, J.E. Hayes, P.J. Hocking, and A.E. Richardson. 4. Interspecific Differences in the Role of Root Exudates in Phosphorus Acquisition -- T. Otani and N. Ae. 5. The Role of Mugineic Acid in Iron Acquisition: Progress in Cloning the Genes for Transgenic Rice -- S. Mori. 6. The Role of Root Exudates in Aluminium Tolerance -- E. Delhaize.- Part III. Involvement of the Cell Apoplast in Nutrient Acquisition and Metal Tolerance: 7. The Role of the Outer Surface of the Plasma Membrane in Aluminium Tolerance -- T. Wagatsuma, S. Ishikawa, and P. Ofei-Manu. 8. Adaptation Mechanisms of Upland Rice Genotypes to Highly Weathered Acid Soils of South American Savannas -- K. Okada and A.J. Fischer. 9. The Role of the Root Cell Wall in Aluminium Toxicity -- F.P.C. Blamey. 10. Boron in Plant Nutrition and Cell Wall Development -- T. Matoh. 11. The Significance of the Root Cell Wall in Phosphorus Uptake -- N. Ae, R-F. Shen, and T. Otani. 12. Structure of Plant Cell Walls and Implications for Nutrient Acquisition -- Y. Kato.- Part IV. Contribution of Soil Microorganisms and Soil Fauna: 13. Phosphate-Solubilizing Microorganisms and Their Use -- M. Leggett, S. Gleddie, and G. Holloway. 14. Management of Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Through Crop Cultivation on Various Soil Types under Fluctuating Weather Conditions in a Cool Temperate Region -- J. Arihara and T. Karasawa. 15. A New Control Method of Soybean Cyst Nematode Using Animal Feces -- K. Matsuo.- Part V. Direct Incorporation of Soil Micro and Macro Organic Molecules: 16. The Effectiveness of Nitrogen Derived from Organic Matter: Results from Long-Term Experiments -- P.R. Poulton. 17. Short-Circuiting the Nitrogen Cycle: Ecophysiological Strategies of Nitrogen Uptake in Plants from Marginal Environments -- K. Kielland. 18. Possibility of Direct Acquisition of Organic Nitrogen by Crops -- M. Yamagata, S. Matsumoto, and N. Ae. 19. Direct Uptake of Macro Organic Molecules -- N.K. Nishizawa and S. Mori.- Part VI. Practical Implications: 20. Implications of Soil-Acidity Tolerant Maize Cultivars to Increase Production in Developing Countries -- L. Narro, S. Pandey, C. De Len, F. Salazar, and M.P.Arias. 21. A Marker-Based Approach to Improve Nutrient Acquisition in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) -- M. Wissuwa. 22.Nutrient Acquisition and Management in Cropping Systems: Research and Strategies -- J. Arihara and S. Ancha.- Subject Index.- Epilogue by N. Ae, J. Arihara, and S. Ancha.