SOIL 206 - Plant Nutrition

Lecture Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 2

Provides an introduction to the general concepts of plant nutrition, soil fertility, fertilizers and fertilizers practices. Discusses essential plant nutrients and their behavior in soil and water and role in plant growth and production; soil fertility; environmental issues associated with fertilizers; and nutrient deficiencies. Interpret and understand soil, water and plant tissue analyses, the various types of fertilizers and application methods, and make fertilizer calculations. Covers case studies of balanced fertilizer regimes for common horticultural crops grown in the Willamette Valley.

Recommended: Completion of HOR 111 and SOIL 205, each with a grade of C or better.