Root traits for infertile soils

• Published in: Frontiers in plant science Vol. 4; p. 193
• Main Authors: White, Philip J., George, Timothy S., Dupuy, Lionel X., Karley, Alison J., Valentine, Tracy A., Wiesel, Lea, Wishart, Jane
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 11.06.2013
• Subjects: Mineral nutrition; Plant Science; rhizosphere; root architecture; soil solution; uptake; root architecture; soil solution; uptake; mineral nutrition; rhizosphere

Crop production is often restricted by the availability of essential mineral elements. For example, the availability of N, P, K, and S limits low-input agriculture, the phytoavailability of Fe, Zn, and Cu limits crop production on alkaline and calcareous soils, and P, Mo, Mg, Ca, and K deficiencies,...