The Role of Plant Roots in Crop Production

Written for plant scientists, crop scientists, horticulturalists, and soil scientists, this book addresses the role of roots in crop production. It increases reader knowledge of root architecture and development dynamics to help users improve crop productivity. The author emphasizes crop production, plant nutrition, and soil chemistry relative to root growth and functions. Chapters cover root morphology; root functions; nutrient and water uptake by roots; root-soil interactions; root-environment interactions; root-microbe interactions; physiology of root crops; and management practices to improve root growth. Information within the book is supported by experimental results and additional data is presented with pictures.