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Title: Root ecology / H. de Kroon, E.J.W. Visser (eds.)
Author: Kroon, Hans de. ; Visser, E. J. W. (Eric J. W.), 1966-
Year: c2003.
Series: Ecological studies,, v. 168.
Description: xxi, 394 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subject: Root systems. ; Ecology. ; Roots.
Notes: Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN/ISSN: 3540001859 (alk. paper);
Type: Book
Abstract: "This volume gives an overview of how roots have adapted to the soil-environment and the roles they play in the soil ecosystem. The text describes the form and function of roots, their temporal and spatial distribution, and their turnover rates in various ecosystems. Subsequently, a physiological background is provided for basic functions, such as carbon acquisition, water and solute movement into the roots, and for their responses to three major abiotic stresses, i.e. hard soil structure, drought and flo
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