The Rhizosphere and Plant Growth: Papers presented at a Symposium held May 8-11, 1989, at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, Maryland

by Donald L. Keister, Perry B. Cregan

Overview

Papers Presented at a Symposium held May 8—11, 1989, at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, Maryland, U.S.A.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789401054737
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	10/21/2012
Series:	Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research , #14
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
Pages:	386
Product dimensions:	7.99(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1: Progress in Rhizosphere Research.- Short Papers.- 2: The Rhizobium-Legume Symbiosis.- Short Papers.- 3: Rhizosphere Interactions and Plant Rest Control.- Short Papers.- 4: Rhizosphere Interactions and Plant Growth Promotion.- Short Papers.

Editorial Reviews

‘....the book is highly recommended as an up to date summary of rhizosphere research for colleagues and students in the field of agronomy and horticulture, plant ecology and soil microbiology....it should be stimulating reading for plant breeders as well.'
Plant Breeding 107:3, 1992
‘In conclusion, the book is essential for every ecologist in need of knowledge of the rhizosphere and plant functioning.'
Vegetatio 103:4, 1992
‘ ... of special interest to plant pathologists. It provides a wealth of critical information and numerous literature references. ... the message of this book is to encourage research in this future-oriented field which hopefully will bring badly needed breakthroughts to further practical applications. The volume can be highly recommended for every scientist working in this field.'
Journal of Phytopathology 142:2

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