Annals of Botany 93: 479-480, 2004
© 2004 Annals of Botany Company
Mengel, K. and Kirkby, E. A. Principles of plant nutrition
Principles of plant nutrition. 5th edn.
Mengel K, Kirkby EA. 2001.
Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
£220 (hardback). 849 pp.
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That this text book is now in its fifth edition clearly shows the strength of its content and presentation, and its relevance to the scientific community, which should include all those interested in plants and their growth. There are 20 chapters. The first is an overview of definitions and processes which are considered in much greater depth later. Then follow substantial chapters on The Soil as a Plant Nutrient Medium,