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PLANT NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

SOILSCI 326
Course Description

Functions, requirements and uptake of essential plant nutrients; chemical and microbial processes affecting nutrient availability; diagnosis of plant and soil nutrient status; fertilizers and efficient fertilizer use in different tillage systems.

Prerequisites

(CHEM 103 , CHEM 109 , or CHEM 115 and ENVIRST/GEOG/SOILSCI 230 ) or SOILSCI 301 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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