Root Development in the Grassland Formation: A Correlation of the Root Systems of Native Vegetation and Crop Plants (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John E. Weaver

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265842948 ISBN 13: 9780265842942

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how grassland roots shape ecosystems and crop performance.

This volume extends the study of root systems across multiple grassland stations in the central United States. It documents the root habits of prairie species and summarizes new findings on how roots develop in true prairie, mixed prairie, and short-grass plains.

A major feature is an early, practical correlation between the root development of key crop plants and the root patterns found in native vegetation. The work draws on extensive field observations and thousands of measurements to illuminate how rooting depth, spread, and branching relate to soil type, moisture, and grazing history. It aims to support more informed farming and grazing practices alongside ecological understanding.

• 38 new root systems of important prairie and plains species described in detail.
• Cross-site comparisons across Kansas, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska.
• A preliminary link between crop-root development and natural vegetation patterns.
• Insights into how soil type and grazing influence root depth and distribution.

Ideal for readers of plant ecology, agronomy, and range management who want a grounded view of how roots interact with grassland environments and crop production.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265842948
• ISBN 13: 9780265842942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 209