Ebook: The Rhizosphere

The Plant Root and the Rhizosphere was a major topical feature of the first International Symposium on Factors Determining the Behavior of Plant Pathogens in Soil held at the University of California, Berkeley in 1963. The symposium was edited by K. F. Baker and W. C. Snyder and published under the title Ecology of Soil-Borne Plant Pathogens. Since that time, several other international efforts, either on the root-soil interface specifically or on topics relating to the root environment, have provided"a wealth of valuable information basic to promoting the culture of healthier, more productive plants. For the writing of this book, inspiration has come, in large part, from 10 years of cooperative rhizosphere research in association with leading scientists participating in a regional effort within the southern United States. We have attempted to bring together in this work the major aspects of rhizosphere research and the principles of rhizosphere ecology for the benefit of developing young scientists and technologists, as well as for the established professional researcher and teacher. A prime objective and hope is that this volume might generate ideas that will bring forth new approaches and methodology leading to further advances in our understanding of rhizosphere interactions and their implications for agriculture. ' Because of the enormous complexity of the chemical, physical, and microbiological environment of roots, the methods used by various workers are rarely standardized, but must be devised or modified for each experiment.

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-X
Introduction....Pages 1-8
The Structure and Function of Roots....Pages 9-54
Root Exudates....Pages 55-92
Rhizosphere Populations....Pages 93-139
Microbial Interactions....Pages 140-166
Rhizosphere in Relation to Plant Nutrition and Growth....Pages 167-190
Rhizosphere Relation to Plant Disease....Pages 191-234
Current Trends and Projected Emphasis....Pages 235-251
Back Matter....Pages 252-290

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Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-X
Introduction....Pages 1-8
The Structure and Function of Roots....Pages 9-54
Root Exudates....Pages 55-92
Rhizosphere Populations....Pages 93-139
Microbial Interactions....Pages 140-166
Rhizosphere in Relation to Plant Nutrition and Growth....Pages 167-190
Rhizosphere Relation to Plant Disease....Pages 191-234
Current Trends and Projected Emphasis....Pages 235-251
Back Matter....Pages 252-290
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