12. Phosphorus as a Critical Macronutrient
- Malcolm J. Hawkesford,
- Peter Barraclough
Published Online: 13 JUL 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9780470960707.ch12
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title

The Molecular and Physiological Basis of Nutrient Use Efficiency in Crops
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How to Cite
Vance, C. P. (2011) Phosphorus as a Critical Macronutrient, in The Molecular and Physiological Basis of Nutrient Use Efficiency in Crops (eds M. J. Hawkesford and P. Barraclough), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470960707.ch12
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Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 13 JUL 2011
- Published Print: 19 AUG 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780813819921
Online ISBN: 9780470960707
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Keywords:
- other critical macro- and micronutrients - phosphorus, as critical macronutrients;
- phosphorus (P), for plant growth - availability, frequently limiting;
- mined rock phosphate - primary source of phosphorus fertilizer;
- root adaptations, in species - acclimating to phosphorus deficiency;
- phenotypic response to phosphorus deficiency - changes, in root morphology and architecture;
- phosphorus deficiency phenotype - of Arabidopsis thaliana;
- phosphorus stress, determinate growth of primary root - and phosphorus availability;
- cluster root function - cluster roots, surface area and soil volume, for mining nutrients;
- hormonal regulation - of cluster roots;
- phosphorus deficiency-induced changes - in gene expression, and whole genome changes
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Abstract
Introduction
Phenotypic response to phosphorus deficiency
Phosphorus uptake
Phosphorus deficiency alters root biology
Phosphorus deficiency-induced changes in gene expression
Multiple mechanisms regulate gene expression during acclimation to phosphorus deficiency
Overview
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