Bücher von Patrick H. Brown

Boron is one of the essential micronutrients for higher plants growth and development, and more and more studies have been conducted to establish boron as an essential element in animals and humans. This book reviews all aspects of boron research in recent years and is based on the Third International Symposium on all Aspects of Plant and Animal Boron Nutrition which was held in Wuhan, P.R. China. The following issues are discussed:boron sorption mechanisms in soilsdeficiency and toxicity of boronboron fertilizer applicationbasic research on the physiology and molecular biology of plant boron nutritionthe nutritional function of boron in animals and humansThis book is aimed at scientists, Masters or PhD students focusing on boron research field. Furthermore, it provides managers involved in agricultural production with an important reference to recent developments in boron nutrition research.