PPT-Introduction to Plant & Soil Science

Objectives A Define Horticulture and its related fields B Identify the various roles of plants in everyday life C Identify agriculturally important plants and explain their uses D Describe how horticulture is related to science and technology. By C. Kohn, WUHS. Based on “Botany Basics”, a module by Oregon State Univ. . Plant Organs. E. xternal plant structures such as leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds are known as plant . Soilborne. Pathogens and Plant-Parasitic Nematodes. I.A. Zasada. 1. , J.E. Weiland. 1. and LisiGlobal. 2 . 1. USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit, 3420 NW Orchard Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330, . 571. Introduction. Goals of Course. . 1) . To provide advanced training in current scientific methods, theories, concepts, controversies and applications of Soil Science.. 2) To gain a Foundational Knowledge of the breadth and scope of Soil Science. By C. Kohn, WUHS. Based on “Botany Basics”, a module by Oregon State Univ. . Plant Organs. E. xternal plant structures such as leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds are known as plant . Anurag . Panwar. Mariam Al-. Lami. Pratool. Bharti. Dr. . Sriram. . Chellappan. Dr. Joel . Burken. MoWNet 2016. Minutes of the presentation . Plant stress: Biotic . (pathogens) . or abiotic (Composition of soil). Standard 4 Objective 2. Soilless Media. When raising plants there are many different options for a growing media. Most of the time think all plants grow in soil. This is not the case . Does anyone know the kind of growing media we commonly use in our greenhouse?. Objectives. Identify the . v. arious roles of plants in everyday . l. ife. ;. Identify the various segments of plant and soil science. ; and . Identify important types of plants and their uses. .. Roles of Plants in . The top layer of Earth’s crust where most plants grow. It contains minerals, decaying organisms, water, and air. It is divided into . horizons. , which are layers . parallel to the Earth’s surface in which . Objectives. Define: ammonification, ammonium, bulk density, . denitrification. , immobilization, leaching, mineralization, nitrate-N, nitrification, soil nitrogen fixation, volatilization. List and describe inherent factors that affect soil nitrogen. Acorn on the Moon. 1969. a. , A. acorn. after. along. a lot . also. an. and. any. are. around. As, as. astronauts . at. atmosphere. away. back. be. believe. bit. blame. both. bottle. branches. brought. Objectives. Define: acidity, alkalinity, buffering capacity, soil pH. List and describe inherent factors that affect soil pH. Describe how to manage soil pH. Describe how soil pH affects soil function. Objectives. Define: soil respiration and soil microbes. Explain the role of soil respiration in determining soil health. Diagram the role of soil respiration in the cycle of life on earth. List and explain inherent factors that affect soil respiration. by. Orlando Garcia, Andrea Mota, Justin Lerma, and Dr. Pushpa Soti. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Department of Biology. Soil nematode community. What are nematodes?.          •Microscopic roundworm . Harshada. . Paralikar. Asst. . Prof.. Microbiology. Neotech. College of Applied Science and Research,. SGGU, . Godhra. Role of nitrogen fixers. Soil microorganisms serve as biogeochemical agents for the conversion of complex organic compounds into simple inorganic compounds..