1944) and as the founder of modern agriculture. His main publications related to agronomy (Liebig, 1840, 1855) Modern treatises on the origin of the theory of mineral nutrition appeared in the second half of this period. Other promiof plants and the Law of the Minimum usually refer to books published by Justus von Liebig in 1840 and 1855. These works are believed to nent pioneer agronomists of ...

A collection of 155 accessions of ancient Portuguese common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) was evaluated in relation to the content of 8 minerals (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ca, Mg, P and K) important for human nutrition. A high degree of variability for P, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn and Ca was observed in the collection. Total correlation matrix analysis revealed the existence of two important sets of strong positive...

Deficiencies of phosphorus, copper, cobalt and selenium are the main mineral deficiencies in southeastern Australia that are likely to affect lactation, growth, carcass composition and wool production of grazing livestock being compared in genetic improvement programs. Genetic variation in mineral nutrition has been recognized from differences in the incidence of mineral disorders between breed...