Plant Nutrients.

Catalog description

Functions of mineral nutrients in plants, effects of mineral deficiencies, and sources of these nutrients to prevent or alleviate deficiencies in crop production. We will dive in and learn how plants take in, use, and move around mineral nutrients. We will also discover how and why plants show different signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities. We will also discuss ways to alleviate these deficiencies with conventional and natural remedies. The lab and lecture portions of this course frequently take place in one of our many outdoor instructional spaces. Students are to refer to the applicable semester’s course syllabus for specifics and expectations. Spring.