Water Relations of Plants

Preface1 Water: Its Functions and Properties Introduction Uses of Water in Plants Properties of Water Properties of Aqueous Solutions Summary Supplementary Reading2 Cell Water Relations Introduction Cell Structure Distribution of Water in Cells Cell Membranes Movement of Water and Solutes in Plants Cell Water Terminology Components of the Water Potential Equation Summary Supplementary Reading3 Soil and Water Introduction Important Characteristics of Soil How Water Occurs in Soil Movement of Water in Soil Summary Supplementary Reading4 Measurement and Control of Soil Water Introduction Field Measurements of Soil Water Laboratory Measurements of Soil Water Experimental Control of Soil Water Content Irrigation Summary Supplementary Reading5 Root Growth and Functions Introduction Functions of Roots Root Growth The Absorbing Zone of Roots Summary Supplementary Reading6 Development of Root Systems Introduction Root Systems Internal Factors Affecting the Development of Root Systems Environmental Factors Affecting Root Growth Summary Supplementary Reading7 Water Movement in the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum Introduction The Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum Concept Driving Forces and Resistances Water Movement through Plants Varying Resistances in Roots Summary Supplementary Reading8 The Absorption of Water and Root and Stem Pressures Introduction Absorption Mechanisms Root and Stem Pressures Summary Supplementary Reading9 Factors Affecting the Absorption of Water Introduction Efficiency of Root Systems as Absorbing Surfaces Environmental Factors Affecting Water Absorption Summary Supplementary Reading10 The Conducting System and the Ascent of Sap Introduction The Conducting System The Ascent of Sap Conduction in Leaves Summary Supplementary Reading11 Transpiration Introduction The Process of Transpiration Plant Factors Affecting Transpiration Interaction of Factors Affecting Transpiration Measurement of Transpiration Evaporation from Stands of Plants Summary Supplementary Reading12 Water Deficits and Plant Growth Introduction Cause and Development of Water Deficits Effects of Water Deficits Measurement of Plant Water Stress Summary Supplementary Reading13 Drought Tolerance and Water Use Efficiency Introduction Drought Water Use Efficiency Summary Supplementary ReadingBibliographyIndex