PLHRT 4551 - [Principles of Nutrition and Nutrient Management in Crops and Landscape Plants]

Spring (offered alternate years). Next Offered: 2019-2020. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600 and PLBIO 2420, or equivalent.

L. Cheng.

Students learn the principles of mineral nutrient function in crop and landscape plants, are able to diagnose deficiencies by symptoms and tissue tests, and can devise organic and conventional nutrient management schemes that maximize productivity and mineral nutrient quality.

Outcome 1: Understand the role of mineral nutrients in plant growth.

Outcome 2: Recognize the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and excesses in plants.

Outcome 3: Become familiar with diagnosis of nutrient status in plants.

Outcome 4: Learn the principles and methods of nutrient management for crops and landscape plants.