Marschner’s Mineral Nutrition of Plants, 4th Edition

Marschner’s Mineral Nutrition of Plants, 4th Edition

How plants take up and use mineral elements decides how well a crop grows. Marschner’s Mineral Nutrition of Plants, 4th Edition, credited to Ismail Cakmak, is a detailed textbook on that question. Elsevier Science and Technology published this 725-page trade paperback in 2022.

It spans technology and engineering, science and the life sciences, and pulls together plant biochemistry, soil science and crop science.

Topics in the book

• The elements plants need for growth and development
• Plant biochemistry
• Soil science
• Crop science

Who it is written for

Students and professionals in agriculture and horticulture are the main readers. Agronomists, soil scientists and plant scientists use it as a reference when they need the detail behind a nutrient problem in the field or the greenhouse. At 725 pages, it goes deep into each element rather than skimming across them.

Why mineral nutrition matters in practice

Fertilizer choices, soil testing and crop yield all come back to the mineral elements a plant can take up. A reference that ties plant biochemistry to soil science and crop science lets readers follow a nutrient from the soil, into the root and through the plant, which is the chain an agronomist needs to understand when a crop underperforms.

Graduate students writing theses on plant nutrition and advisers working with growers are both natural readers. The 2022 trade paperback is the 4th edition, so check that it matches any edition your course or research group has named.

Book details

• Title: Marschner’s Mineral Nutrition of Plants
• Author: Ismail Cakmak
• Edition: 4th edition
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Published: 2022
• Pages: 725
• Format: Trade paperback

Questions buyers ask

Which edition is this?

The 4th edition, published in 2022.

Who is the author?

The listing credits Ismail Cakmak. The publisher is Elsevier Science and Technology.

What subjects does it cover?

Plant mineral nutrition, drawing on plant biochemistry, soil science and crop science.

Is it suitable for agriculture students?

Yes. It is aimed at students and professionals in agriculture and horticulture.

What format is the book?

A trade paperback of 725 pages.