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Author(s):Hull, Richard J.
Author Affiliation:University of Rhode Island
Title:Nitrogen usage by turfgrasses: What exactly do turfgrasses do with nitrogen and why do they use so much of it?
Source:TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 5, No. 11, November 1996, p. 5-14.
Publishing Information:Washington, DC: TurfGrass Trends
# of Pages:9
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Biochemical pathways; Enzyme activity; Nitrogen efficiency; Nitrogen metabolism; Nitrogen response; Nitrogen use; Nitrogenous compounds; Nutritional requirements; Peptides; Physiological processes
Abstract/Contents:"Nitrogen is the most abundant mineral nutrient in plant tissues. Its abundance is a result of its roles in establishing and maintianing the structure of proteins and nucleic acids. Proteins function as catalysts for virtually all metabolic reactions and nucleic acids provide the genetic code and the template for the synthesis of all proteins. This review outlines those chemicals properties of nitrogen which are responsible for its role in protein and nucleic acid structure and function. The peptide bond is discussed as are those functions of nitrogen derived from its properties as a hard base: hydrogen binding resulting in cation formation, metal bonding in pigment and enzyme function, and electropositive group function in hormone action and stress tolerance. Variable nitrogen content of plant tissues is explained based on plant responses to enzyme inefficiency and the mobility of nitrogen in response to deficiency conditions. Turf management strategies for maximizing the efficiency of nitrogen use are reviewed in the context of nitrogen's basic physiological functions."
Language:English
References:7
Note:Includes sidebar "Nitrogen function explains its deficiency symptoms" on pg. 11, and sidebar "Field tips: nitrogen function explains turfgrass management" on pg. 15
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Hull, R. J. 1996. Nitrogen usage by turfgrasses: What exactly do turfgrasses do with nitrogen and why do they use so much of it?. TurfGrass Trends. 5(11):p. 5-14.
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