Soil theory and soil conservationLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: BE16VGI03
Credits
3 op
Objective
The student
- understands the importance of soil fertility in crop production
- has the knowledge, derived from a basic understanding of the physical, biological and chemical properties of arable land, to preserve or improve the fertility of soil,
- is aware of the causes of central threats to the fertility of arable land, such as soil packing, reduced mould content and acidification
Content
Soil fertility
Physical properties of the soil (materiality and porosity, texture and structure)
Soil compaction
The biological properties of the soil (plant biomass, soil organisms and mull)
The significance of the mull contents
Humus content changes
green fertilization
Chemical properties of the soil (cation exchange capacity, base saturation, buffering, pH value)
Liming
Sustainable development in agriculture (bioeconomy) is an essential part of the course
Qualifications
No previous knowledge required