Description
Plant nutrients are the vital elements
essential for plant growth and survival, with key roles in adapting to challenging
environments. Each nutrient, whether required in relatively large
(macronutrients) or minute concentrations (micronutrients) plays a unique role
in plant life cycle. Both the insufficient and surplus concentrations of these
nutrients may render negative impacts on plant growth and development and
therefore their homeostasis is considered critical for optimal plant growth and
yield.
Plant Nutrition and Food Security in the
Era of Climate Change comprehensively reviews all critical plant nutrients.
Chapters include topics such as: biological roles, uptake and transport of
vital nutrients in plants; an in-depth review of the roles of potassium,
calcium, magnesium and trace element; molecular breeding approaches for
enhanced plant nutrients; and exploring the rhizosphere microbiome for enhance
nutrient availability.
Written by leading experts in the field
of plant biology, this is an essential read for researchers and scientists
interested in plant science, agronomy, food security and environmental science.
https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-04692-4