BL Nitrogenous fertilizers have done more to increase crop yields and improve human nutrition than anything else

This volume is the result of a highly successful and enthusiastic conference on nitrogenic metabolism of plants. A highly topical and important subject, nitrogenous fertilizers are considered to have greatly increased crop yields and improved human nutrition. The contributors bring animation and excitement to the subject which cannot fail to enthuse the reader and encourage question and debate. As well as discussing topics central to the understanding of nitrogen metabolism, the book looks at
areas of fast development such as genetic engineering of protein-rich plants. The processes of assimilation of inorganic nitrogen are considered in great detail and from a variety of viewpoints, including whole organism physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The metabolic fate of assimilated
nitrogen within plants is also followed. Plant scientists everywhere will find this an exciting and refreshing volume designed to provoke discussion and encourage further investigation into this highly important area.