Plant Nutrition Manual, Second Edition

J. Benton Jones, Jr. Professor Emeritus, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

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Cat. #: SL531X ISBN: 188401531X Publication Date: 12/29/1997 Number of Pages: 160

Like all living things, plants require nutrient elements to grow. The Plant Nutrition Manual describes the principles that determine how plants grow and discusses all the essential elements necessary for successful crop production. The nutritional needs of plants that add color and variety to our visual senses are addressed as well. Altogether, nutritional requirements are given for 143 plants grouped in seven categories from food crop plants to ornamentals.

The text begins with an introduction to the basic principles of plant nutrition. Chapters 2 and 3 describe the roles of the major elements and micronutrients. The last two chapters describe techniques for determining the nutrient element status of growing plants through plant analysis and tissue tests.

The Plant Nutrition Manual is loaded with information on what plants need for normal vigorous growth and development-free of nutritional stress.

• Provides detailed information on the nutrient element requirements of 143 crop and ornamental plants
• Focuses on the basic principles of plant nutrition-perfect for students as well as farmers, crop consultants, plant growers, and fertilizer dealers
• Discusses each essential element of plant nutrition individually, making it easy to find specific information
• Covers methods of plant analysis and tissue testing in sufficient detail to guide readers in selecting the best techniques
• Provides a list of references by chapter as well as a list of suggestions for further reading Includes an appendix with definitions used throughout the text