PPT-The Nature of: Recognizing the Importance of Plant and Soil Science

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 . Where do Plants get their nutrients?. PLANT: A SUGAR FACTORY. NUTRIENTS AVAILABILITY AND SOIL. The relative availability of nutrients to plant roots depends on the pH level of. the soil.. Plant Nutrients Content in % Compared to Nitrogen. 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, . Remember tools and their safety practices related to the plant industry.. Plant Science Related Tool Safety Concepts. Choosing the . right. . tool. . for a job. promote . safety. in the . shop. and . 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. 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 . Horizon. Horizon is a side profile of the layers of soil. Soil is usually divided into 3 main layers, but will also include the layers above and below for a total of 5 layers. . Soil Horizons Diagram. Soil is a mixture of. rocks, minerals, decayed. material, water, and air.. Soil is one of Earth’s most valuable natural resources. . Everything . that lives on the land, including humans depends on soil.. Presented by Roger Short of Short’s Farm . for the Jefferson County Conservation District. March 20, 2014. Who is Roger Short and what is Magical Soil anyway?. Paradigm Shift. A . dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented.. 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?. Paul Snyder, . Secrest. Arboretum, OARDC. Why is soil important?. It supports life.. Living things need the proper temperature, oxygen, water, carbon and other nutrients. . What is soil?. How is soil made?. Physiological adaptation. Dogs pee on trees…Why don’t trees pee on dogs?. NH. 3. animal waste. plant nutrient. Nutritional needs. Autotrophic. does not . mean . autonomous. plants need…. sun. as an energy source. Soil. _______________ is a mixture of bits of rock and once living parts of plants and animals. Soil covers most of Earth’s landmasses. Without soil, plants and animals wouldn’t be able to live on land. . - based Phospho - Composts by Maize grown under Tunnel house conditions Kutu FR, Mahlokoane PT & IK Mariga Department of Plant Production, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, School of Agricu -based Phospho-Composts by Maize grown under Tunnel house conditions Kutu FR Mahlokoane PT IK MarigaDepartment of Plant Production Soil Science and Agricultural EngineeringSchool of Agricultural and