The Brazilian Association of Plant Production Technology Industries (Abisolo) is participating in the book "Interactions between plant physiology and nutrition: Nutrients and metabolism," authored by Professor and researcher Átila Mógor from the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). The book aims to integrate knowledge of mineral nutrition and plant physiology into a single text. With over 450 cited scientific articles, the book covers the complete plant life cycle—from germination to senescence—detailing the processes of absorption, distribution of macro and micronutrients, as well as beneficial elements, plant hormones, and other signaling molecules. Professor Átila Mógor explains that the work addresses everything from cell communication to the physiological responses of plants to fluctuations in nutrient availability. "The book's objective is to present the interfaces between mineral nutrition and plant physiology in maintaining nutritional, hormonal, and metabolic homeostasis, from germination to nutrient loading in seeds and plant adaptation to abiotic stresses," states Mógor. According to him, the transport proteins of cell membranes function as the cross-sectional component of this interface. The book also addresses the mechanisms employed by plants to identify nutrient deficiencies and how they adapt to maintain homeostasis, that is, their internal balance. Primarily aimed at Research and Development (R&D) professionals in industry, academics, and consultants, the work offers the essential scientific basis to support decision-making related to the effects of specialty fertilizers. The publication also features a rich visual collection, including more than 27 exclusive figures and photographs to illustrate nutritional deficiencies.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.