Root Methods
Subtitle: A Handbook
Contributors: A.L. Smit (Editor); A.G. Bengough (Editor); C. Engels (Editor); M. van Noordwijk (Editor); S. Pellerin (Editor); S.C. van de Geijn (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: September 6, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 587
ISBN-13: 9783540667285
Subjects: Plant physiology; Science/Mathematics; Life Sciences - Botany; Plant Anatomy; Science; Roots (Botany); Life Sciences - Evolution; Agriculture - General; Technology / Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
First sentence: A volume on available methods for the measurement of roots must begin by questioning why such a volume is needed and thus with questions such as "Why measure roots?"
Description: This comprehensive review presents all modern methods for plant root research, both in the field and in the laboratory. It covers the effects of environmental interactions with root growth and function, and focuses in particular on the assessment of root distribution and dynamics. The processing of root observations, analysis and modelling of root growth and architecture, root-image analysis, computer-assisted tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, are described and discussed. Furthermore, a survey of the application of isotope techniques in root physiology is given.