Lecturer: Mr. Guy Barzilay
Course Description:
This course will offer an overview of common crop plants nutrition necessities and the different tools of the farmer to improve plant nutrients balance, in addition to the potential impact on the environment and modern approaches of soil fertilization in the field.
Course Objectives:
- To expose students to the recent knowledge of soil fertilization and fertility management.
- To contribute problem-solving tools for abiotic nutrient-dependent problems in the field.
- To introduce modern alternatives to conventional fertilizers.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Briefly understand the biological mechanisms regarding nutrient uptake and plant-soil interactions.
- Identify morphological symptoms of nutrient deficit conditions and its specific deficiencies.
- Have a range of traditional and modern agrotechnical solutions to implement in the field.
- Have an environmental awareness of the impacts of different fertilizer applications, compared to sustainable agriculture & prevention alternatives.
- Teacher: Guy barzilay