Crop Physiology
摘要
This chapter of the book focuses on various aspects of crop physiology, that is, the study of functions and vital processes occurring in a plant. It is an integrative science applying knowledge from various disciplines for crop management problems and has an important role to play in increasing yield that will be needed to feed the burgeoning world population. It caters to all the basic processes, which occur in a within the plants. Topics covered in the chapter include water absorption, mineral nutrition, respiration, photosynthesis, photorespiration, evapotranspiration, and many others.