Mathematical models on diffusion of oxygen to and within plant roots, with special emphasis on effects of soil-root contact: II. Applications
In relation to explanations of anaerobiosis in the field, mathematical models pre- sented in part I are evaluated in the light of the disparity between the low oxygen pressure required by plant roots in well-stirred nutrient solutions and the rather high values apparently required in the field. Water film and rhizosphere respiration do not fully explain this dis- parity. Soil-root contact as described in part I is shown to considerably affect the partial pressure of oxygen required for unrestricted aerobic respiration.
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Authors
van Noordwijk, M.,Willigen P D
Publication year
1984
