Description
In-depth study of organic plant nutrition. Emphasis will be on how essential nutrients affect plant growth and development and food production, including the inter-relationships between organic nutrients and soil fertility. Composting and soil building practices will be emphasized.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Learning Outcomes
Core Topics
- Plant metabolic systems
- Required “macro” and” micro” plant nutrients
- The role of soil fertility in plant nutrition
- Managing soil fertility
- Sustainable soil management
- Appropriate use of fertilizers
- Plant and soil analysis as a guide to soil fertility
- Compost production and use
- Bio-fertilizers
- Microbial fertilizers
- Microbial inoculants