Key words
Nutrients management
Objectives
To gain an insight into the different aspects of chemical analysis of soils, horticultural substrates, plants and irrigation water, in view of giving expert advices.
Topics
The first chapter deals with the most important cycles of nutrients (N, P, K ...)
The secund chapter deals with (physico)-chemical methods for the analysis of soils and horticultural substrates.
Special attention is given to the following aspects: methods of sampling, sample preparation, principles of the analytical methods, calculation and interpretation of the results.
The third chapter treats the different aspects of plant analysis. As well the mineral composition as some quality parameters are discussed.
The fourth chapter discusses the different parameters affecting the quality of irrigation water; and the chemical methods for their assesment.
Prerequisites
Third year industrial engineer agriculture and biotechnology
Final Objectives
- Providing insight in the function of the different growing factors, especially nutrients, influencing the growth of plants
- Learning to understand and interpret analysisreports of soils, substrates, plants and fertilisers
- The ability to analyse and process scientific information (literature, www.,...) about plant nutrients
Materials used
- teacher's course - other textbook(s)
- scientific & technical literature
Study costs
Cost: 10.0 EUR
± 10 Euro
Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.
Teaching Methods
- lectures - exercises - group reports - home study
Assessment
- Scoring system :
oral examination - assignments
Lecturer(s)
Filip Debersaques
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