Development and Action of the Roots of Agricultural Plants at Various Stages of Their Growth

Miles Joseph Berkeley

ISBN 10: 0461420066 / ISBN 13: 9780461420067

Published by HardPress, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development and Action of the Roots of Agricultural Plants at Various Stages of Their Growth
• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461420066
• ISBN 13: 9780461420067
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Development And Action Of The Roots Of Agricultural Plants At Various Stages Of Their Growth by Miles Joseph Berkeley. Development And Action Of The Roots Of Agricultural Plants At Various Stages Of Their Growth presents a comprehensive study of how plant roots develop and function from germination through ramification to storage roles. Berkeley examines the embryo and the radicle, the role of the spongelet in nutrient uptake, and how moisture, warmth, and air initiate germination. He discusses the primary development of the root, the external absorbent surface in endorhizal plants, and how the scutellum nourishes the embryo from albumen, until secondary roots emerge and expand the absorbing surface. The work details how roots select and absorb nutrients, interact with soil minerals, and lack of excretion, and emphasizes the importance of soil texture, moisture, and mineral content for vigour. It also surveys agricultural implications, including seed health and storage structures, and closes with general conclusions on roots as conduits, absorbers, and reservoirs of nutriment that underpin crop productivity.