Study Guide

Objective

The student
- understands and can optimize the symbiotic nitrogen fixation
- understands the mineralization processes of organic material of different origins
- know the different types of fertilizers and their properties
- can minimize losses that occur during storage and spreading of fertilizers
- can apply methods to optimize the crop's utilization of added organic fertilizer

Content

Symptoms of plant nutrient deficiency
The symbiotic nitrogen fixation's contribution to crop nitrogen supply
Stable manure: composition, treatment and spreading opportunities
Extended fertilizer calculations
The course is based on several of the global sustainability goals, mainly the goals of Responsible consumption and production, Life on land and the Climate action.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a good level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant course-making compulsory elements, at a excellent level.

Further information

To be announced in Moodle.