Physiology of Crop Production

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ISBN: 9781560222897 | 1560222891
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Copyright: 5/16/2006

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"Physiology of Crop Production provides cutting-edge research and data for complete coverage of the physiology of crop production, all in one source, right at your fingertips. This valuable reference gives the extensive in-depth information soil and crop professionals need to maximize crop productivity anywhere in the world. Leading soil and plant scientists and researchers clearly explain theory, practical applications, and the latest advances. Several figures and tables accompany the extensive referencing to provide a detailed look at important facets of crop production."--BOOK JACKET.

Preface and Acknowledgments	p. ix
Plant Canopy Architecture	p. 1
Introduction	p. 1
Plant Height	p. 5
Tillering	p. 8
Leaf Characteristics	p. 12
Breeding and Management Strategies for Ideal Plant Architecture	p. 15
Conclusion	p. 21
Root Architecture	p. 23
Introduction	p. 23
Root Morphology	p. 24
Shoot-Root Ratios	p. 27
Root Growth Parameters and Methods of Measurement	p. 29
Root Distribution in Soil	p. 32
Root Development Relative to Plant Growth Stage	p. 33
Root Characteristics Related to Drought Resistance	p. 37
Soil Environment	p. 37
Management Strategies for Maximizing Root Systems	p. 56
Conclusion	p. 59
Physiology of Growth and Yield Components	p. 61
Introduction	p. 61
Theory of Growth and Yield Components Analysis	p. 62
Yield Components Analysis	p. 65
Dry Matter Production and Grain Yield	p. 72
Duration of Reproductive Growth Period	p. 82
Duration of Grain-Filling Period	p. 84
Management Strategies for Ideal Yield Components	p. 88
Conclusion	p. 92
Photosynthesis and Crop Yield	p. 95
Introduction	p. 95
Crop Photosynthesis	p. 96
Canopy Photosynthesis	p. 98
C[subscript 3] and C[subscript 4] Photosynthesis	p. 101
Radiation Use Efficiency	p. 102
Leaf Area Index	p. 106
Partitioning of Assimilates	p. 109
Respiration During Photosynthesis	p. 111
Management Strategies for Maximizing Photosynthesis	p. 112
Conclusion	p. 115
Source-Sink Relationships and Crop Yield	p. 117
Introduction	p. 117
Source-Sink Transitions	p. 119
Physiological Aspects of Source-Sink Relationships in Annual Crop Plants	p. 120
An Example of Yield Manipulation Using Source-Sink Concepts Relative to Nitrogen and Crop Development	p. 123
Relationship Between Sink and Respiration	p. 125
Formation of Yield Sinks	p. 126
Modification in Source-Sink Relationships with Cultivar Improvement	p. 127
Management Strategies for Maximizing Source-Sink Relationships	p. 128
Conclusion	p. 129
Carbon Dioxide and Crop Yield	p. 131
Introduction	p. 131
Total Carbon in Soils of the World	p. 136
Carbon Dioxide and Plant Growth	p. 138
Carbon Dioxide and Photosynthesis	p. 140
Carbon Dioxide and Water Use Efficiency	p. 141
Carbon Dioxide and Radiation Use Efficiency	p. 142
Management Strategies in Sequestration of CO[subscript 2]	p. 143
Conclusion	p. 145
Physiology of Drought in Crop Plants	p. 149
Introduction	p. 149
Water Use Efficiency	p. 153
Crop Yield Relative to Water Stress	p. 155
Drought and Nutrient Acquisition	p. 164
Drought Resistance Mechanisms	p. 165
Management Strategies for Reducing Drought	p. 175
Conclusion	p. 182
Physiology of Mineral Nutrition	p. 185
Introduction	p. 185
Root Morphology	p. 194
Active and Passive Ion Transport	p. 197
Ion Uptake Mechanisms	p. 198
Ion Absorption Measurement	p. 203
Ion Translocation from Roots to Shoots	p. 204
Physiological Functions of Nutrients	p. 206
Beneficial and Toxic Elements	p. 252
Conclusion	p. 257
Plant Species	p. 261
References	p. 263
Index	p. 335
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