This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of soil fertility and plant nutrition. It explores the characteristics of tropical soils, including their fertility and organic matter content. Students will learn about liming and its impact on soil-plant relationships, as well as the essential soil plant nutrients elements such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and sulphur. The course also covers fertilizer management, crop growth, and the role of legumes in soil fertility.
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Biology
Chemistry
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How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding
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Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
Apply your skills in this growing field
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Expert tips to help you succeed in this course
Review the definitions of key terms related to soil fertility and plant nutrition.
Create concept maps linking the different soil nutrients and their functions.
Practice calculating fertilizer application rates based on soil test results.
Study the different methods of fertilizer application and their advantages/disadvantages.
Focus on understanding the role of legumes in nitrogen fixation and soil improvement.