In Plant Roots Professor Peter Gregory brings together recent developments in techniques and an improved understanding of plant and soil interactions to present a comprehensive look at this important relationship, covering:

• Root response to, and modification of, soils
  
• Genetic control of roots’ responses to the environment
  
• Use of modern techniques in imaging, molecular biology and analytical chemistry
  
• Practical exploitation of root characters

This book will be a vital tool for plant, crop, soil and agricultural scientists, plant physiologists, environmental scientists, ecologists and hydrologists. It will be a valuable addition to libraries in universities, agricultural colleges and research establishments where these subjects are studied and taught.