Instant Insights: Phosphorus Uptake and Use in Crops

Chapter 1 - Advances in understanding plant root uptake of phosphorus (P) uptake: Jiayin Pang, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Zhihui Wen, The University of Western Australia, Australia and China Agricultural University, China; Daniel Kidd and Megan H. Ryan, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Rui-Peng Yu, Long Li and Wen-Feng Cong, China Agricultural University, China; Kadambot H. M. Siddique, The University of Western Australia, Australia; and Hans Lambers, The University of Western Australia, Australia and China Agricultural University, China; 1 Introduction 2 Root architecture and morphology associated with phosphorus (P) uptake 3 Root biochemistry associated with P uptake 4 Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and fine root endophytes 5 Trade-offs in traits 6 Microbially-mediated efficient P acquisition in species-diverse systems 7 Farming-management practice in P acquisition at the intensive agricultural system level 8 Breeding to improve P acquisition 9 Case study: mobilisation of phosphorus and manganese in cluster roots of Lupinus albus 10 Conclusion 11 Future trends in research 12 Where to look for further information 13 Acknowledgement 14 References
Chapter 2 - Enhancing phosphorus-use efficiency in crop production: J. L. Havlin, North Carolina State University, USA; and A. J. Schlegel, Kansas State University, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Phosphorus-use efficiency 3 Soil factors 4 Plant factors 5 Management factors 6 Conclusion and future trends 7 Where to look for further information 8 References
Chapter 3 - Delivering improved phosphorus acquisition by root systems in pasture and arable crops: Richard J. Simpson and Rebecca E. Haling, CSIRO Agriculture and Food, Australia; and Phillip Graham, Graham Advisory, Australia; 1 Introduction 2 Options for improving phosphorus acquisition by roots in pastures and arable crops 3 Rhizosphere modifications that improve phosphorus acquisition
4 Understanding the agronomic context in which improved phosphorus acquisition by roots can deliver benefits 5 Critical phosphorus benchmarks for soil phosphorus management 6 Case study: improving the phosphorus efficiency of sheep and beef grassland farming in southern Australia 7 Conclusion and future trends in research 8 Where to look for further information 9 Acknowledgements 10 References
Chapter 4 - Advances in understanding the environmental effects of phosphorus fertilization: Andrew N. Sharpley, University of Arkansas, USA; 1 Introduction 2 Cycling, fate and transport of phosphorus in agriculture 3 Remedial measures 4 Legacies of past management 5 Conclusion and future trends 6 Acknowledgements 7 References