Aspects of Soil and Plant Interactions

Description

The plant receives the water, nutrients, and oxygen it needs through a complex physical, chemical, and biological system represented by the soil. The amount of air, moisture in the soil, and the soil's temperature all have an impact on plant growth. All students and professionals studying and working in agriculture and soil science should read this book because it covers every facet of the interactions between plants and soil. Crop science and genetics, soil fertility and organic matter, nitrogen and phosphorus cycles and their management, properties of plant nutrients and their management, water and the physical environment of the soil and its management, plants and soil change processes, management of the soil/plant system, and new challenges in a changing environment are just a few of the topics covered. It offers a contemporary description of how to comprehend better and control the numerous interactions between soils and plants. This book will become the standard reference for individuals working in or considering the business and a suggested text for students. This is necessary for all colleges and research institutions that study and teach agricultural, soil, and environmental sciences.