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The Rhizosphere and Plant Growth

Papers presented at a Symposium held May 8–11, 1989, at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, Maryland

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  • © 1991

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Editors:
  1. Donald L. Keister

    1. USDA, ARS, PSI, NFSGL, Beltsville, USA

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  2. Perry B. Cregan

    1. USDA, ARS, PSI, NFSGL, Beltsville, USA

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Part of the book series: Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research (BSAR, volume 14)

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Table of contents (92 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Progress in rhizosphere research

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Rhizosphere research - 85 years of progress and frustration

      • A. D. Rovira
      Pages 3-13

    3. Substrate flow in the rhizosphere

      • J. M. Lynch, J. M. Whipps
      Pages 15-24

    4. Microbial dynamics in the rhizosphere: Possible strategies in managing rhizosphere populations

      • Glynn D. Bowen
      Pages 25-32

    5. Root colonization by indigenous and introduced microorganisms

      • J. L. Parke
      Pages 33-42

    6. Genetic approaches for studying rhizosphere colonization

      • S. T. Lam, D. M. Ellis, J. M. Ligon
      Pages 43-50

    7. Living plant cells released from the root cap: A regulator of microbial populations in the rhizosphere?

      • M. C. Hawes
      Pages 51-59

    8. Root growth and development

      • Richard W. Zobel
      Pages 61-71

    9. The development of a conceptual model of root growth

      • J. H. Bowers, G. N. Smerage, D. J. Mitchell
      Pages 73-80

    10. Methods for microbial autecology in the soil rhizosphere

      • Edwin L. Schmidt
      Pages 81-89

    11. Applications and limitations of rhizotrons and minirhizotrons for root studies

      • H. M. Taylor, D. R. Upchurch, B. L. McMichael
      Pages 91-97

    12. Conversion factors relating thymidine uptake to growth rate with rhizosphere bacteria

      • H. Christensen
      Pages 99-102

    13. Short Papers

      1. Growth rate of rhizosphere bacteria as measured by the thymidine method
        • H. Christensen
        Pages 105-105
      2. Chromosome and symbiotic plasmid diversity within a naturally-occurring population of clover rhizobia
        • David H. Demezas, Terry B. Reardon, John M. Watson, Alan H. Gibson
        Pages 106-106
      3. Stability of antibiotic-resistance markers in <i>Bacillus cereus</i> UW85
        • L. J. Halverson, J. Handelsman
        Pages 107-107
      4. Bacterial characteristics important to rhizosphere competence
        • E. Hozore, M. Alexander
        Pages 108-108
      5. Growth of genetically altered <i>Pseudomonas solanacearum</i> in soil and rhizosphere
        • J. W. Williamson, P. G. Hartel, M. A. Schell
        Pages 109-109
      6. Growth of genetically-engineered <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> and <i>Pseudomonas putida</i> in soil and rhizosphere
        • K.-H. A. Yeung, M. A. Schell, P. G. Hartel
        Pages 110-110
      7. Soil invertebrates are concentrated on roots
        • J. Lussenhop, R. Fogel
        Pages 111-111
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`....the book is highly recommended as an up to date summary of rhizosphere research for colleagues and students in the field of agronomy and horticulture, plant ecology and soil microbiology....it should be stimulating reading for plant breeders as well.'
Plant Breeding 107:3, 1992
`In conclusion, the book is essential for every ecologist in need of knowledge of the rhizosphere and plant functioning.'
Vegetatio 103:4, 1992
` ... of special interest to plant pathologists. It provides a wealth of critical information and numerous literature references. ... the message of this book is to encourage research in this future-oriented field which hopefully will bring badly needed breakthroughts to further practical applications. The volume can be highly recommended for every scientist working in this field.'
Journal of Phytopathology 142:2

Editors and Affiliations

  • USDA, ARS, PSI, NFSGL, Beltsville, USA

    Donald L. Keister, Perry B. Cregan

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Rhizosphere and Plant Growth

  • Book Subtitle: Papers presented at a Symposium held May 8–11, 1989, at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, Maryland

  • Editors: Donald L. Keister, Perry B. Cregan

  • Series Title: Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3336-4

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Kluwer Academic Publishers 1991

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7923-1032-7Published: 28 February 1991

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-010-5473-7Published: 21 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-011-3336-4Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 386

  • Topics: Plant Sciences, Soil Science & Conservation, Microbiology, Ecology

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