PLT 332/332L - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (3/1)

Understanding the influence of soil biological, physical, and chemical properties and their interactions on nutrient availability for plants. Identify plant nutrition problems and investigate the relationship of edaphic factors on nutrient availability. Formulate a probable corrective action by developing a fertilizer plan based on soil and tissue tests. Identify soil and nutrient management practices that maximize productivity.

Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.