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There is a large body of data on the physiology of components related to phosphate response and phosphorus efficiency in plants. However plant physiologists are not yet in a position to give unequivocal advice to breeders and molecular biologists on the development of phosphorus efficient plants. Difficulties arise from gaps in the understanding of some physiological processes and the difficulty in integrating the large number of interacting components that are involved. Further physiological studies are required and can be justified but thought needs to be given the topics to be studied and the methods to be used. A multi-disciplined approach is required. Use of standardised methods would add value to the studies. Ways to model the complex body of information are required. Some suggestions are made on the last two points.
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Dunlop, J. (1999). The Physiology of Phosphorus Nutrition in Plants — Can We Assemble the Components into a Practical Model. In: Gissel-Nielsen, G., Jensen, A. (eds) Plant Nutrition — Molecular Biology and Genetics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2685-6_42
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