{"product_id":"9789048160136","title":"Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDevelopments in Plant and Soil Sciences\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAdu-Gyamfi, J.J.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eUltimate success in exploiting the genetic capabilities of  plants to grow in nutrient-stressed environments of the semi-arid  tropics (SAT) requires a holistic view of food systems to ensure that  genetic selections for improved yields on nutrient-poor soils will  actually be adopted by farmers. This book sets out to address the  important issue of how physiological mechanisms of nutrient uptake can  best be combined with genetic options to improve the adaptation of  crops to low-nutrient availability, thereby enhancing productivity of  nutrient poor soils in the semi-arid tropics. The book examines (i)  the sustainability of breeding for low-nutrient environments from the  viewpoint of three interrelated disciplines; physiology, breeding, and  socio-economics, (ii) candidate mechanisms and physiological traits to  enhance uptake and utilization efficiencies, (iii) genetic approaches  for manipulation of crop plants to enhance root exudation and access  nutrients in the rhizosphere, and (iv) field practices and farmers'  preferences for crop varieties grown in low-nutrient environments.  Finally, the role of modelling in improving nutrient efficiency in  cropping systems, recommendations for future research needs and  strategies were highlighted. Attended by 50 international  participants, this book is the outcome of the workshop held at  ICRISAT-India during 27-30 September 1999 to mark the culmination of  the Government of Japan\/ICRISAT Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2011-01-29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9789048160136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-94-017-1570-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 344\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Netherlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265536577676,"sku":"9789048160136","price":197.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789048160136.jpg?v=1770782748","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789048160136","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}