Welcome - Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management (A)
SOIL 3000 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management (A)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The study of the soil chemical environment as it affects crop production. The course investigates the biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur, and micronutrients in crop production. It considers the use and management of supplemental nutrients in both conventional and certified organic production. Soil pH and other factors that influence soil fertility, directly or indirectly, are also discussed. Labs take the form of problem-solving tutorials on nutrient management.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lectures will be held online, labs will be in class.
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
SOIL 2000; preparatory:
BIOA 2002