PLSCI 4551

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PLSCI 4551
Principles of Nutrition and Nutrient Management in Crops and Landscape Plants

Course information provided by the 2024-2025 Catalog. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Students learn the principles of mineral nutrient function in crop and landscape plants, are able to diagnose deficiencies by symptoms and tissue tests, and can devise organic and conventional nutrient management schemes that maximize productivity and mineral nutrient quality.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PLSCI 2600 and PLSCI 3420.

Last 4 Terms Offered (None)

Outcomes

  • Characterize the behavior of mineral nutrients in the soil and how they affect plant growth and development.
  • Identify nutrient deficiencies and excesses in plants through visual symptoms.
  • Diagnose the nutrient status of plants using various tools and identify corrective measures.
  • Describe basic principles and methods of nutrient management for crops and landscape plants.

When Offered Spring.

Comments Offered in even-numbered years only.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PLSCI 6551

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10503 PLSCI 4551   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025

    • Cheng, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: PLSCS 2600 and PLBIO 3420.