Description
Discover the incredible world beneath the surface with 'Unravelling the Secret Life of Plant Roots'. This enlightening book dives deep into the fascinating structures and functions of plant roots, showcasing their adaptability and essential role in the survival of various species. Perfect for plant enthusiasts, botanists, and ecologists, this book explores case studies from the biodiverse ecosystems of southwest Western Australia.
In this remarkable work, you’ll learn about the complex symbiotic relationships that roots establish with nitrogen-fixing organisms and mycorrhizal fungi. Uncover the secrets of parasitic plants that draw water and nutrients from their hosts, as well as the innovative cluster roots that effectively source scarce nutrient resources. The book also highlights the special adaptations of eucalypts, whose roots work in tandem with microbes to shape their environment.
Whether you are studying plant biology, seeking to enhance your gardening practices, or simply curious about nature, this book provides a comprehensive look at how roots and shoots interact to sustain life under challenging natural conditions. The insights presented are applicable not just to wild ecosystems but also to urban gardening, agriculture, and conservation efforts.
Order now and take advantage of free shipping! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760800208. Year: 2020. Publisher: UWA Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760800208
Year: 2020
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Roots are truly amazing structures. They show great flexibility when exploring and exploiting soil substrates of uneven penetrability and availability of water and nutrients, yet also possess highly ordered architectures and anatomical features which may turn out to be as diagnostic of a species as any attribute based on aboveg-round parts.
The book provides case studies of structural and functional qualities of roots of species from the biodiverse ecosystems of south west Western Australia, and views these in the context of survival in nutrient-poor soils, continued threat of fire and extreme seasonal fluctuations in temperature and water availability.
Among a range of issues considered in the volume are examinations of:
Roots in symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing organisms and mycorrhizal fungi
Roots of parasitic species capable of extracting water and solutes from transport channels of their hosts
Cluster roots adept at sourcing sparingly available nutrient resources, and
Recently discovered cases amongst eucalypts whose specialised roots, in probable cooperation with microbes, generate compacted layers of clay and/or carbonates in their rooting catchments
These examples, discussed alongside accounts of how roots and shoots interact in their respective inputs of photosynthate and water, comprise fascinating commentaries on how plants perform under exacting natural conditions and in comparison to the cossetted systems one finds under agriculture, horticulture, forestry and gardening. The book considers relevance of subject matter and conclusions to conservation and cultivation
In this remarkable work, you’ll learn about the complex symbiotic relationships that roots establish with nitrogen-fixing organisms and mycorrhizal fungi. Uncover the secrets of parasitic plants that draw water and nutrients from their hosts, as well as the innovative cluster roots that effectively source scarce nutrient resources. The book also highlights the special adaptations of eucalypts, whose roots work in tandem with microbes to shape their environment.
Whether you are studying plant biology, seeking to enhance your gardening practices, or simply curious about nature, this book provides a comprehensive look at how roots and shoots interact to sustain life under challenging natural conditions. The insights presented are applicable not just to wild ecosystems but also to urban gardening, agriculture, and conservation efforts.
Order now and take advantage of free shipping! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781760800208. Year: 2020. Publisher: UWA Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760800208
Year: 2020
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Roots are truly amazing structures. They show great flexibility when exploring and exploiting soil substrates of uneven penetrability and availability of water and nutrients, yet also possess highly ordered architectures and anatomical features which may turn out to be as diagnostic of a species as any attribute based on aboveg-round parts.
The book provides case studies of structural and functional qualities of roots of species from the biodiverse ecosystems of south west Western Australia, and views these in the context of survival in nutrient-poor soils, continued threat of fire and extreme seasonal fluctuations in temperature and water availability.
Among a range of issues considered in the volume are examinations of:
Roots in symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing organisms and mycorrhizal fungi
Roots of parasitic species capable of extracting water and solutes from transport channels of their hosts
Cluster roots adept at sourcing sparingly available nutrient resources, and
Recently discovered cases amongst eucalypts whose specialised roots, in probable cooperation with microbes, generate compacted layers of clay and/or carbonates in their rooting catchments
These examples, discussed alongside accounts of how roots and shoots interact in their respective inputs of photosynthate and water, comprise fascinating commentaries on how plants perform under exacting natural conditions and in comparison to the cossetted systems one finds under agriculture, horticulture, forestry and gardening. The book considers relevance of subject matter and conclusions to conservation and cultivation