Principles of Soil and Plant Water Relations
Principles of Soil and Plant Water Relations

Author: M.B. Kirkham

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2014-04-21

Total Pages: 599

ISBN-13: 0124200788

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Principles of Soil and Plant Water Relations, 2e describes the principles of water relations within soils, followed by the uptake of water and its subsequent movement throughout and from the plant body. This is presented as a progressive series of physical and biological interrelations, even though each topic is treated in detail on its own. The book also describes equipment used to measure water in the soil-plant-atmosphere system. At the end of each chapter is a biography of a scientist whose principles are discussed in the chapter. In addition to new information on the concept of celestial time, this new edition also includes new chapters on methods to determine sap flow in plants dual-probe heat-pulse technique to monitor water in the root zone. - Provides the necessary understanding to address advancing problems in water availability for meeting ecological requirements at local, regional and global scales - Covers plant anatomy: an essential component to understanding soil and plant water relations

Water Relations of Plants and Soils
Water Relations of Plants and Soils

Author: Paul J. Kramer

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 1995-07-17

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 0124250602

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Water Relations of Plants and Soils, successor to the seminal 1983 book by Paul Kramer, covers the entire field of water relations using current concepts and consistent terminology. Emphasis is on the interdependence of processes, including rate of water absorption, rate of transpiration, resistance to water flow into roots, soil factors affecting water availability. New trends in the field, such as the consideration of roots (rather than leaves) as the primary sensors of water stress, are examined in detail. Addresses the role of water in the whole range of plant activities Describes molecular mechanisms of water action in the context of whole plants Synthesizes recent scientific findings Relates current concepts to agriculture and ecology Provides a summary of methods

An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics
An Introduction to Environmental Biophysics

Author: Gaylon S. Campbell

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1461216265

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From reviews of the first edition: "well organized . . . Recommended as an introductory text for undergraduates" -- AAAS Science Books and Films "well written and illustrated" -- Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society

Physical Edaphology
Physical Edaphology

Author: Sterling A. Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 1972-01-01

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 9780716708186

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The foundations of irrigation science; The climatic factors; Evapotranspiracao; Physical properties of water; The colloidal system; The soil solids; Energy retions of soil water; Movement of soil water; Measurement of soil water; Water retention and flow in field soil; Soil structure; Soil aeration; Temperature; Irrigation for maximum production; Irrigating under adverse conditions; Irrigation methods.

Plants and Microclimate
Plants and Microclimate

Author: Hamlyn G. Jones

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1992-06-04

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780521425247

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A STUDY OF PLANTS-CLIMATE AND THE IMPACTS OF CHANGE UPON VEGETATION.

Soil Physical Measurement and Interpretation for Land Evaluation
Soil Physical Measurement and Interpretation for Land Evaluation

Author: Keppel Coughlan

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2002-11-26

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 064309959X

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Soil physical measurements are essential for solving many natural resource management problems. This operational laboratory and field handbook provides, for the first time, a standard set of methods that are cost-effective and well suited to land resource survey. It provides: *practical guidelines on the soil physical measurements across a range of soils, climates and land uses; *straightforward descriptions for each method (including common pitfalls) that can be applied by people with a rudimentary knowledge of soil physics, and *guidelines on the interpretation of results and integration with land resource assessment. Soil Physical Measurement And Interpretation for Land Evaluation begins with an introduction to land evaluation and then outlines procedures for field sampling. Twenty detailed chapters cover pore space relations, water retention, hydraulic conductivity, water table depth, dispersion, aggregation, particle size, shrinkage, Atterburg limits and strength. The book includes procedures for estimating soil physical properties from more readily available data and shows how soil physical data can be integrated into land planning and management decisions.

Measuring the Water Status of Plants and Soils
Measuring the Water Status of Plants and Soils

Author: John Strickland Boyer

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9780121222604

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Why measure the water status of plants and soils? A little thermodynamics. The value of thermodynamic equilibrium. Additional readings. Pressure chamber. Principles of the method. Pressure chamber theory. Types of pressure chambers. How to make measurements. Working with plant tissue. Meauring the components of the water potential precautions. Pressure chamber manufacturers. Thermocouple psychrometer. Principles of the method. Theory of psychrometry. How thermocouples work. Tipes of thermocouple psychrometers. How to make measurements. Working with plant tissue. Working with soils. Measuring the components of the water potential. Precaution. Psychrometer manufacturers. Water potentials (osmotic potentials) of sucrose solutions. Pressure probe. Principles of the method. Pressure probe theory. Using the probe. How to make measurements. Precautions. Building a pressure probe. Measuring the water status of plants and soils: some examples. Practical benefits of thermodynamic equilibrium. Large tensions demonstrated in the apoplast. Single cell and tissue measurements compared. Temperature, membrane transport, and cell walls. Importance of growth. Growth-induced water potentials. Growth at low water potentials. Turgor measured with a pressure chamber. Varietal differences in midday water potential under field conditions. Osmotic adjustment. Water relations of reproductive tissues.

Abiotic Stress in Plants
Abiotic Stress in Plants

Author: Arun Shanker

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2011-09-22

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 9533073942

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World population is growing at an alarming rate and is anticipated to reach about six billion by the end of year 2050. On the other hand, agricultural productivity is not increasing at a required rate to keep up with the food demand. The reasons for this are water shortages, depleting soil fertility and mainly various abiotic stresses. The fast pace at which developments and novel findings that are recently taking place in the cutting edge areas of molecular biology and basic genetics, have reinforced and augmented the efficiency of science outputs in dealing with plant abiotic stresses. In depth understanding of the stresses and their effects on plants is of paramount importance to evolve effective strategies to counter them. This book is broadly dived into sections on the stresses, their mechanisms and tolerance, genetics and adaptation, and focuses on the mechanic aspects in addition to touching some adaptation features. The chief objective of the book hence is to deliver state of the art information for comprehending the nature of abiotic stress in plants. We attempted here to present a judicious mixture of outlooks in order to interest workers in all areas of plant sciences.