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 Introduction2 Root architecture and morphology associated with phosphorus (P) uptake3 Root biochemistry associated with P uptake4 Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and fine root endophytes5 Trade-offs in traits6 Microbially-mediated efficient P acquisition in species-diverse systems7 Farming-management practice in P acquisition at the intensive agricultural system level8 Breeding to improve P acquisition9 Case study: mobilisation of phosphorus and manganese in cluster roots of Lupinus albus10 Conclusion11 Future trends in research12 Where to look for further information13 Acknowledgement14 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 Introduction2 Phosphorus-use efficiency3 Soil factors4 Plant factors5 Management factors6 Conclusion and future trends7 Where to look for further information8 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 Introduction2 Options for improving phosphorus acquisition by roots in pastures and arable crops3 Rhizosphere modifications that improve phosphorus acquisition
4 Understanding the agronomic context in which improved phosphorus acquisition by roots can deliver benefits5 Critical phosphorus benchmarks for soil phosphorus management6 Case study: improving the phosphorus efficiency of sheep and beef grassland farming in southern Australia7 Conclusion and future trends in research8 Where to look for further information9 Acknowledgements10 References
Chapter 4 - Advances in understanding the environmental effects of phosphorus fertilization: Andrew N. Sharpley, University of Arkansas, USA; 1 Introduction2 Cycling, fate and transport of phosphorus in agriculture3 Remedial measures4 Legacies of past management5 Conclusion and future trends6 Acknowledgements7 References