Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management (A)

3 credits · Undergraduate

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. PREREQUISITES: SOIL 2000; preparatory: BIOA 2002 FORMATS: Lecture | Lab