This richly illustrated edition of an established classic deals with the chemistry and biology of soil nutrient availability. Provides information regarding the elements present in soils and the extent to which these elements can be used by plants in order to grow. Nutrient uptake by plant roots, rhizosphere microorganisms and application of the mechanistic uptake model as well as such elements as phosphorus, potassium and water are among the topics discussed.

Why do plants starve? Nutrient deficiences in corn, sorghums and samall grains. Nutrient deficiences in cotton. Nutrient deficiencies in Tobacco. Nutrient deficiencies in legumes for grain and forage. Nutrient deficiencies in forage grasses. Nutrient deficiencies in the potato. Nutrient deficiencies in vegetable crops. Nutrient deficiencies in deciduous tree fruits and nuts. Nutrient deficiencies in small fruits and grapes. Nutrient deficiencies in citrus. Nutrient deficiencies in sugar crops.