The dynamics and transformations of micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, B and Mo) in soils, are
governed by various factors like pH, EC, soil organic matter etc. Soil organic matter (SOM) is …

The essential micronutrients for field crops are B, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, and Zn. Other mineral
nutrients at low concentrations considered essential to growth of some plants are Ni and Co …

Organisms have developed their internal biochemistry in close connection to the
composition of the natural environment. Humans, as well as all mammals, unlike …

Put Theory into Practice Scarcity of natural resources, higher costs, higher demand, and
concerns about environmental pollution-under these circumstances, improving food supply …

Positive responses to B application, which provide clear evidence of B deficiency, have
been reported in over 80 countries and on 132 crops over the last 60 years. It is estimated …

Boron is an essential micronutrient for plants, but the range between deficient and toxic B
concentration is smaller than for any other nutrient element. Plants respond directly to the …

Boron is one of the seven essential micronutrients required for the normal growth of most
plants. Boron has a marked effect on plants, from the standpoint of both plant nutrition—if …

Provides comprehensive coverage of the chemical interactions among organic and
inorganic solids, air, water, microorganisms, and the plant roots in soil This book focuses on …

Soil organic matter (SOM) has long been recognized as an important indicator of soil
productivity. The SOM refers to the organic fraction of the soil exclusive of undecayed plant …

Half of the world's population-more than 3.5 billion people-depend on rice for more than
20% of their daily energy requirements. Rice productivity is under threat for several reasons …