2024
Assessment and Diagnosis of Plant Nutritional Status
Name: Assessment and Diagnosis of Plant Nutritional Status
Code: FIT16137O
1 ECTS
Duration: 1 weeks/26 hours
Scientific Area:
Agronomy
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The objectives of this Course Unit are:
A) To acquire knowledge based on foliar and soil analyses of Mediterranean crops such as olive, almond, and vine.
B) To learn how to read and interpret the available information from soil and plant analyses.
C) To understand the theoretical basis of the various parameters present in both soil and plant analyses.
D) To learn how to use new equipment for rapid analysis of plant nutritional status.
E) To become familiar with new approaches in crop nutrition assessment using remote sensing.
F) To develop a fertilization plan based on the information from the analyses.
The goal is for trainees, by the end, to be able to read and interpret soil and plant analyses and, ultimately, develop a fertilization proposal.
A) To acquire knowledge based on foliar and soil analyses of Mediterranean crops such as olive, almond, and vine.
B) To learn how to read and interpret the available information from soil and plant analyses.
C) To understand the theoretical basis of the various parameters present in both soil and plant analyses.
D) To learn how to use new equipment for rapid analysis of plant nutritional status.
E) To become familiar with new approaches in crop nutrition assessment using remote sensing.
F) To develop a fertilization plan based on the information from the analyses.
The goal is for trainees, by the end, to be able to read and interpret soil and plant analyses and, ultimately, develop a fertilization proposal.
Contents
1. General Principles of Plant Nutrition
1.1 ? Essential Elements for Plant Metabolism
1.2 ? Main Deficiencies and Associated Symptoms
2. How to Assess the Nutritional Status of Plants
2.1. Soil Fertility Assessment Based on Soil Analyses
2.1.1 ? Soil Analyses: Potentials and Limitations
2.1.2 ? Soil Sampling and Collection
2.1.3 ? Sample Preparation and Submission to the Laboratory
2.1.4 ? Observation and Interpretation of Various Soil Analysis Examples
2.2. Assessment of Plant Nutrient Levels Based on Plant Analyses
2.2.1 ? Sampling and Collection of Plant Material
2.2.2 ? Sample Preparation and Submission
2.2.3 ? Observation and Interpretation of Various Plant Analysis Examples
3. New Approaches to Assessing the Nutritional Status of Plants
4. Development of a Fertilization Proposal
1.1 ? Essential Elements for Plant Metabolism
1.2 ? Main Deficiencies and Associated Symptoms
2. How to Assess the Nutritional Status of Plants
2.1. Soil Fertility Assessment Based on Soil Analyses
2.1.1 ? Soil Analyses: Potentials and Limitations
2.1.2 ? Soil Sampling and Collection
2.1.3 ? Sample Preparation and Submission to the Laboratory
2.1.4 ? Observation and Interpretation of Various Soil Analysis Examples
2.2. Assessment of Plant Nutrient Levels Based on Plant Analyses
2.2.1 ? Sampling and Collection of Plant Material
2.2.2 ? Sample Preparation and Submission
2.2.3 ? Observation and Interpretation of Various Plant Analysis Examples
3. New Approaches to Assessing the Nutritional Status of Plants
4. Development of a Fertilization Proposal
Teaching Methods
The teaching methods will include: 4 hours of synchronous online theoretical classes and 4 hours of in-person theoretical-practical classes. Additionally, 2 hours will be dedicated to a field to demonstrate the operation of proximal sensors and the collection of soil and plant samples.
Participation in the classes will be considered for the final grade.
Participation in the classes will be considered for the final grade.
Assessment
A synchronous online exam with both practical and theoretical components (70%). Class participation (30%).
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