Trace Elements In Soil Plant Animal Systems

Author : D Nicholas
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323150545

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Trace Elements in Soil-Plant-Animal Systems by D Nicholas Pdf

Trace Elements in Soil–Plant–Animal Systems discusses the adverse effects or the essentiality of trace elements in soil, plants, and animals under field and laboratory conditions. The book explores the chemistry, biochemistry, and physics of the availability of trace elements to several organisms, as well as their functions in cell metabolism. Organized into six parts encompassing 24 chapters, the book starts with an overview of the chain of events whereby trace elements are released from different soil and rock sources. The trace elements are then taken up by living organisms, transferred to their sites of action, and function in different metabolic events. The text explores how the trace elements occur in various chemical compounds with varying solubilities. Other chapters explore the principles governing the distribution of elements in minerals and igneous rocks. The final chapter deals with trace element disorders in living organisms. The book is a valuable resource to physicists, chemists, biochemists, geochemists, mineralogists, agriculturists, pedologists, scientists, researchers, and students.

Author : David James Donald Nicholas,Adrian R. Egan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Plants
ISBN : OCLC:67494549

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Trace Elements in Soil - Plant - Animal Systems by David James Donald Nicholas,Adrian R. Egan Pdf

Author : P. Schlegel,S. Durosoy,A.W. Jongbloed
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789086866380

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Trace elements in animal production systems by P. Schlegel,S. Durosoy,A.W. Jongbloed Pdf

"This book deals with trace elements, such as cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, selenium and zinc which are essential to modern animal nutrition, but are increasingly detrimental to soil and water quality in today's globalized production. The goal in finding a sustainable balance between trace element use in animal nutrition and its impact on the environment is addressed by focussing on the following questions: - What is the trace element flow on farm, regional or national scale and which tools are available to influence the flow? - What are today's and future soil and water quality in regards to trace minerals? - What are the trace mineral loading limits in soil and water from a health and legal standpoint? - Which technologies exist to modify slurry trace element contents? - What is today's knowledge on quantitative and qualitative trace element requirements and recommended supplementation for ruminants, swine, poultry, fish and crustaceans? - What is trace element bioavailability and how can it be determined? - To which extent are trace minerals related to immune response? - What are the future issues to be addressed in trace element nutrition? This book contains the peer-reviewed papers of the first International Symposium on Trace Elements in Animal Production Systems. It is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the life sciences of animal nutrition, soil and water quality, for actors in the feed industry and policy making."

Author : Alina Kabata-Pendias
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420093704

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Trace Elements in Soils and Plants by Alina Kabata-Pendias Pdf

Still the Gold Standard Resource on Trace Elements and Metals in SoilsThis highly anticipated fourth edition of the bestselling Trace Elements in Soils and Plants reflects the explosion of research during the past decade regarding the presence and actions of trace elements in the soil-plant environment. The book provides information on the biogeoch

Author : Mikko Sillanpää
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9251004854

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Trace Elements in Soils and Agriculture by Mikko Sillanpää Pdf

Trace element resouces: trace elements in rocks and minerals; trace elments in soils: total contents; soluble contens and availability; Review on individual trace elements: boron (B); chlorine (Cl); Cobalt (Co); Copper(Cu); Iodine(I); Iron(Fe); Manganese(Mn); Molybdenum(Mo); Selenium(Se); Zinc(Zn).

Author : Alina Kabata-Pendias,Arun B. Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-06-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540327141

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Trace Elements from Soil to Human by Alina Kabata-Pendias,Arun B. Mukherjee Pdf

The quality of food is such a live issue at the moment that this title is an essential tool for researchers in a variety of disciplines. It provides a review of the key features of trace elements in soils, plants and the food web on which human beings survive. The authors' intention is to summarize up-to-date interdisciplinary data for the concise presentation of our understanding of trace-element transfer in the chain from soil to man.

Author : Institute of Soil Science, Academia Sinica
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642681417

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Proceedings of Symposium on Paddy Soils by Institute of Soil Science, Academia Sinica Pdf

China contributes a large part to rice production, one of the most important crops in the world. It is estimated that in China rice constitutes about half of the total food production, covering an area of about 30 % of \08 hectares of cultivated land of the whole country. Owing to the peculiar water regime, paddy soils possess quite different properties physically, chemically and biologically as compared with those of upland soils. Such properties have a conspicuous effect on fertility and management practice of paddy field. For the purpose of summing up the past work and opening up new prospects, a "Symposium on Paddy Soils" was organized under the auspices of Academia Sinica, held on October 19-24, 1980 in Nanjing, which was followed by a seven-day paddy soil excursion in the lower Changjiang Delta. In addition to 120 Chinese soil scientists, 56 guests coming from America, Asia, Europe and Oceania attended the symposium on invitation. A total of 110 papers were presented either orally or by poster. All these are collected and published in the present proceedings which we hope may be helpful to the scientific exchanges between soil scientists of China and other countries.

Author : Gary Bañuelos,Zhi-Qing Lin,Joel Caton
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832532157

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Selenium in soil-plant-animal systems and its essential role for human health by Gary Bañuelos,Zhi-Qing Lin,Joel Caton Pdf

Author : Alina Kabata-Pendias,Arun B. Mukherjee
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9783540327134

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Trace Elements from Soil to Human by Alina Kabata-Pendias,Arun B. Mukherjee Pdf

The quality of food is such a live issue at the moment that this title is an essential tool for researchers in a variety of disciplines. It provides a review of the key features of trace elements in soils, plants and the food web on which human beings survive. The authors' intention is to summarize up-to-date interdisciplinary data for the concise presentation of our understanding of trace-element transfer in the chain from soil to man.

Author : Azamal Husen
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780443160837

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Essential Minerals in Plant-Soil Systems by Azamal Husen Pdf

Essential Minerals in Plant-Soil Systems: Coordination, Signaling and Interaction Under Adverse Conditions is the first book to encompass these key aspects of plant science, biochemistry, soil science and fertilizer development in a single volume. Describing the micro- and macronutrients in the plant-soil system with the help of suitable illustrations, the book connects all the pieces enabling comprehensive and connected understanding. Terrestrial plants are sessile in nature. They face various adverse environmental conditions including soil nutrient-deficiency signals, which influence overall plant growth and development. Some of the essential nutrients are unreachable to roots due to their low solubility and relative immobilization. Thus, the soil-plant system has evolved signaling, communication and coordination responses for survival under multiple adverse situations. By evolving highly sophisticated mechanisms at the cellular as well as whole-plant scale, these plants have developed ways to co-regulate these stresses in order to maintain homeostasis. Essential Minerals in Plant-Soil Systems covers recent advances in the understanding of how plants coordinate the acquisition, transport, signaling, and interaction, cross-talks between macro- and micro-nutrients in adverse environmental situations. These points are key to understanding the significance of essential, as well as beneficial, elements for sustainable plant growth and production. This book is a valuable reference for those putting research into practice in addressing stress situations, as well as providing important foundational insights for further research. Provides a comprehensive overview of micro- and macronutrients and their interaction with phytohormones under stress conditions Explores proteomic and genomic research into deficiencies and toxicities in plant systems Highlights the use of nanobiotechnology for controlled release of micro- and macronutrients in the plant-soil systems

Author : Earl B. Alexander
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466594357

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Soils in Natural Landscapes by Earl B. Alexander Pdf

In any complete investigation of terrestrial ecosystems, rocks and soils must be considered. Soils are essential resources, providing water and nutrients for vascular plants, and mitigating the flow of water from the land. In addition, soil diversity is critical for biotic diversity. While there are many references on the agricultural perspective of soils, there is a need for a basic soils book for those concerned with natural landscapes and ecosystems. Soils in Natural Landscapes fills this niche, providing a thorough introduction to the physics, chemistry, and biology of soils and their roles in local to global systems. The book begins by describing the field of soils and the major roles of soils in natural landscapes. The chapters that follow cover a range of topics: Soil parent material Architecture of soils Temperature and soils Water, air, and climate Classification of soils Soil landscapes Plant nutrition Soil organisms Organic matter in soils The author also discusses global issues such as water and carbon cycles, global warming, and acid rain. He addresses land management for different uses, soil quality, and soil degradation. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this book provides practical insights for the evaluation of soils in natural environments and their non-intensive management.

Author : Peter Hooda
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444319484

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Trace Elements in Soils by Peter Hooda Pdf

Trace elements occur naturally in soils and some are essential nutrients for plant growth as well as human and animal health. However, at elevated levels, all trace elements become potentially toxic. Anthropogenic input of trace elements into the natural environment therefore poses a range of ecological and health problems. As a result of their persistence and potential toxicity, trace elements continue to receive widespread scientific and legislative attention. Trace Elements in Soils reviews the latest research in the field, providing a comprehensive overview of the chemistry, analysis, fate and regulation of trace elements in soils, as well as remediation strategies for contaminated soil. The book is divided into four sections: • Basic principles, processes, sampling and analytical aspects: presents an overview including general soil chemistry, soil sampling, analysis, fractionation and speciation. • Long-term issues, impacts and predictive modelling: reviews major sources of metal inputs, the impact on soil ecology, trace element deficient soils and chemical speciation modelling. • Bioavailability, risk assessment and remediation: discusses bioavailability, regulatory limits and cleanup technology for contaminated soils including phytoremediation and trace element immobilization. • Characteristics and behaviour of individual elements Written as an authoritative guide for scientists working in soil science, geochemistry, environmental science and analytical chemistry, the book is also a valuable resource for professionals involved in land management, environmental planning, protection and regulation.

Author : Fengxiang X. Han
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402060243

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Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements in Arid Environments by Fengxiang X. Han Pdf

This book offers comprehensive coverage of trace elements in arid zone regions. It begins by introducing the nature and properties of arid zone soil, followed by coverage of the major aspects of the trace elements and heavy metals of most concern in the world’s arid and semi-arid soils. A comprehensive, focused case study on transfer fluxes of trace elements in Israeli arid soils is used to illustrate the themes presented in the book.

Author : Helmut Sigel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1986-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0824775406

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Metal Ions in Biological Systems by Helmut Sigel Pdf

Metal Ions in Biological Systems is devoted to increasing our understanding of the relationship between the chemistry of metals and life processes. The volumes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of bioinorganic chemistry and coordinate the efforts of researchers in the fields of biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, environmental chemistry, biophysics, pharmacy, and medicine. Volumes deal with such topics as the formation, stability, structure, and reactivity of biological compounds of low and high molecular weight containing metal ions; the metabolism and transport of metal ions and their complexes; and new models of complicated natural structures and processes. Volume 21 describes the underlying theories of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), promoting a wider use of NMR in studies of paramagnetic species. In six concise chapters by leading international authorities, Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Paramagnetic Species outlines the most recent developments regarding the use of nuclear relaxation as a source for structural information ... examines studies of magnetically coupled metalloproteins and metal-porphyrin induced dipolar shifts for conformational analysis ... and evaluates the potential of paramagnetic ions as agents for enhancing NMR image contrast. With over 500 references that facilitate further research, Applications of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to Paramagnetic Species is an essential resource for scientists and students in such disciplines as biophysics; bioinorganic, inorganic, and coordination chemistry; biochemistry; molecular biology; and enzymology. Book jacket.

Author : Jul Lag
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351364430

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Geomedicine (1990) by Jul Lag Pdf

This fascinating work features such topics as the relationships between iodine deficiency and goiter, fluorine deficiency and caries, selenium deficiency and muscular degeneration, mercury surplus and specific nerve diseases, cadmium surplus and kidney failure. This one-of-a-kind volume reveals discoveries which may be of importance in future preventive medicine for man and animals. It shows that the comprehensive progress in chemical analyses has established a valuable basis for determining many environmental features and for the foundation of modern geomedicine. Those involved with geology, soil science, nutrition, biology, veterinary sciences, and prophylactic socio-medical sciences will find this resource indispensable.