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References on plant nutrition

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1. Marschner, H. (2012). Marschner’s Mineral Nutrition of Higher Plants. Academic Press.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential nutrients required by plants and their functions in plant growth and development.

2. Epstein, E., & Bloom, A. J. (2005). Mineral Nutrition of Plants: Principles and Perspectives. Sinauer Associates.
This book covers the principles of mineral nutrition in plants, including nutrient uptake and transport, nutrient deficiency symptoms, and the role of nutrients in plant metabolism.

3. Taiz, L., & Zeiger, E. (2014). Plant Physiology and Development. Sinauer Associates.
This textbook covers a wide range of topics in plant physiology, including plant nutrition. It provides detailed information on nutrient uptake, assimilation, and allocation within plants.

4. Finkelstein, R. (2019). Plant Nutrition: Physiology and Applications. Academic Press.
This book focuses on the physiological processes involved in plant nutrition, including the roles of nutrients in plant metabolism, growth, and development. It also discusses practical applications of plant nutrition in agriculture.

5. White, P. J., & Hammond, J. P. (2008). The Ecophysiology of Plant-Phosphorus Interactions. Springer.
This book specifically explores the interactions between plants and phosphorus, a crucial nutrient for plant growth. It covers topics such as phosphorus uptake mechanisms, phosphorus deficiency symptoms, and phosphorus-use efficiency in plants.

6. López-Arredondo, D. L., & Herrera-Estrella, L. (2012). Engineering phosphorus metabolism in plants to produce a dual fertilization and weed control system. Nature Biotechnology, 30(9), 889-893.
This scientific article discusses a genetic engineering approach to enhance phosphorus metabolism in plants, aiming to increase phosphorus-use efficiency and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

7. Raven, J. A., & Edwards, D. (2001). Roots: evolutionary origins and biogeochemical significance. Journal of Experimental Botany, 52(90001), 381-401.
This review article explores the evolution of plant roots and their role in nutrient uptake and cycling in ecosystems. It provides a broader perspective on plant nutrition from an ecological and evolutionary standpoint.

8. Schachtman, D. P., Reid, R. J., & Ayling, S. M. (1998). Phosphorus uptake by plants: from soil to cell. Plant Physiology, 116(2), 447-453.
This research article discusses the processes and mechanisms involved in phosphorus uptake by plant roots, including root hairs, mycorrhizal associations, and transporter proteins.

9. Marschner, P., Crowley, D., & Rengel, Z. (2011). Rhizosphere interactions between microorganisms and plants govern iron and phosphorus acquisition along the root axis–model and research methods. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 43(5), 883-894.
This article focuses on the interactions between microorganisms and plant roots in the rhizosphere and their impact on the acquisition of iron and phosphorus by plants. It discusses various research methods used to study these interactions.

10. Rengel, Z., Marschner, P., & Crowley, D. (1999). Importance of Rhizosphere Microorganisms for Iron Acquisition in Crop Plants. In: Varanini Z., Pinton R. (eds) The Rhizosphere, Biochemistry and Organic Substances at the Soil-Plant Interface. Dekker, New York.
This book chapter explores the beneficial role of rhizosphere microorganisms in facilitating iron acquisition by crop plants. It discusses the mechanisms by which microorganisms increase the availability and uptake of iron by the plants they associate with.