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The supply of plant nutrients in soilLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BE16VGII01

Credits

3 op

Objective

The student
- can use applied calculation methods in relation to the supply of nutrients (fertiliser calculations)
- knows the importance of plant nutrients that are bound to the soil and can use the amount of nutrients as a basis for fertilisation calculations
- understands how different plant nutrients are bound to the soil and what factors contribute to their activation

Content

Plant nutrients: needs and management
Calculating crop plant nutritional needs
The significance of the plant's nutrient supply
Soil biological and chemical reaction system
In-depth understanding of the concept of cation exchange capacity and the factors that determine its extent
Soil mapping
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulfur: cycles, soil storage and mobilization
Mycorrhizae

Sustainable development in agriculture (bioeconomy) is an essential part of the course

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required