... whole-plant levels: an overview of transport in plants 692 -- Roots absorb water and minerals from soil ... ... 711 The symptoms of a mineral deficiency depend on the function and mobility of the element 713 -- Soil ... ... characteristics are key environmental factors in terrestrial ecosystems 715 -- Soil conservation is ... ... one step toward sustainable agriculture 717 -- The metabolism of soil bacteria makes nitrogen available ... ... in osmoregulation and excretion in many invertebrates 884 -- The kidneys of most vertebrates are compact ...