Advances in agronomy. Volume 91 / edited by Donald L. Sparks.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sparks, Donald L., 1953-

Series:

Advances in Agronomy

Advances in agronomy ; 91

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agronomy.

Crops--Genetic engineering.

Crops.

Soil science.

Allelopathy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (497 p.)

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Volume 91 contains four indespensable reviews and over 30 descriptive figures.* Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture * Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues * Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Contents:

Front Cover; Advances in Agronomy; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Geochemical Aspects of Phytosiderophore-Promoted Iron Acquisition by Plants; Abbreviation; I. Introduction; II. Strategies of Plant Iron Acquisition; A. Strategy I; B. Strategy II; III. How Much Is Enough? Plant Iron Requirements; IV. Iron-Bearing Minerals and Soluble Iron Species in the Rhizosphere; A. Iron-Bearing Minerals, the Penultimate Iron Source; B. Iron Complexation by Organic Ligands; C. Iron Complexes with Low-Molecular Weight Organic Acids; D. Microbial Siderophore Complexes

E. Natural Organic MatterV. The Chemistry of Phytosiderophores in the Rhizosphere; A. Structure of Phytosiderophores; B. Concentrations of Phytosiderophores in the Rhizosphere; C. Speciation of Phytosiderophores and Iron in Solution; D. Effect of Phytosiderophores on Iron Solubility; E. Adsorption of Phytosiderophores on Iron Oxides; VI. Geochemical Aspects of Iron Shuttling; A. Effect of Organic Ligands on Iron Oxide Dissolution Rates; B. Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Ligand-Exchange Reactions with Phytosiderophores as Receiving Ligands; VII. Conclusions and Outlook; References

Chapter 2: Taking Stock of the Brazilian ""Zero-Till Revolution"": A Review of Landmark Research and Farmers' PracticeI. Introduction; II. Historical Background; A. Zero-Till Development in Subtropical Southern Brazil; B. Zero-Till Development in Tropical Brazil; C. Development of Smallholder Zero-Till Systems; III. Individual Issues, Innovations, and Challenges; A. Permanent Soil Surface Cover; B. Cover Crops, and Crop Rotations and Associations; C. Soil Organic Matter Build-Up; D. Nutrient Management; E. Soil Compaction; F. Soil Acidity and Aluminum Toxicity; G. Weed Management

H. Pests and Disease ManagementI. Integrating Livestock and Crops; J. Suitable Equipment for Resource-Poor Farmers; IV. Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3: Mechanisms and Pathways of Trace Element Mobility in Soils; I. Introduction; II. Mechanisms of Trace Element Mobility; A. Physicochemical Processes; B. Biological Processes; C. In Situ Stabilization; III. Trace Element Transport Pathways; A. Diffusion and Dispersion; B. Preferential Flow; C. Colloidal Transport; D. Soluble Metal Complexes; E. Leaching and Runoff; F. Volatilization

IV. Factors Affecting Trace Element Mobility and TransportA. Soil pH; B. Chemical Speciation; C. Soil Organic Matter; D. Fertilizers and Soil Amendments; E. Redox Potential; F. Clay Content and Soil Structure; V. Transport Modeling; A. Variably Saturated Water Flow; B. Solute Transport; C. Colloid Transport and Colloid-Facilitated Solute Transport; VI. Model Applications and Case Studies; A. Single-Component Models; B. Multicomponent Models; VII. Summary and Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 4: The Agronomy and Economy of Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum M.): The ""Queen of Spices""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610751341

9781280751349

1280751347

9780080468914

0080468918

OCLC:

808601185