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Root-soil boundary zones as seen by the electron microscope

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H. Jenny, Department of Soils and Plant Nutrition
K. Grossenbacher, University of California

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California Agriculture 16(10):7-7.

Published October 01, 1962

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These micrographs show greatly enlarged views of the outer edges of root cells in contact with the soil. Of particular interest is the mucigel, a jelly-like coating on the outer surface of the roots. Mucigel, produced by the roots and perhaps also by microbes living in it, conforms to the surface contour of the soil particles it touches. Thus, intimate contact is provided for the transfer of soil nutrient ions and water from the soil to the roots.

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This project is supported in part by the Atomic Energy Commission.

Root-soil boundary zones as seen by the electron microscope

H. Jenny, K. Grossenbacher
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Root-soil boundary zones as seen by the electron microscope

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Authors

H. Jenny, Department of Soils and Plant Nutrition
K. Grossenbacher, University of California

Publication Information

California Agriculture 16(10):7-7.

Published October 01, 1962

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Author Affiliations show

Abstract

These micrographs show greatly enlarged views of the outer edges of root cells in contact with the soil. Of particular interest is the mucigel, a jelly-like coating on the outer surface of the roots. Mucigel, produced by the roots and perhaps also by microbes living in it, conforms to the surface contour of the soil particles it touches. Thus, intimate contact is provided for the transfer of soil nutrient ions and water from the soil to the roots.

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Author notes

This project is supported in part by the Atomic Energy Commission.


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