Plant nutrition manual

Abstract

Plant Nutrition Basics Functions of Plants The Requirements for Essentiality The Essential Elements Beneficial Elements Other Elements in Plants Concepts of Elemental Availability and Movement Element Uptake by Roots Element Translocation within the Plant Uptake, Accumulation, and Redistribution versus Time Diagnostic Plant Symptoms of Nutrient Element Insufficiencies The Major Elements Terminology Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorus Potassium Calcium Magnesium Sulfur The Micronutrients Terminology Content and Function Soil and Plant Species Associations Boron Chlorine Iron Manganese Molybdenum Zinc Plant Analysis Purpose Sampling Techniques Plant Tissue Preparation Laboratory Analysis Methods of Interpretation Utilization for Plant Nutrient Management Tissue Testing Purpose Sampling Techniques Testing Procedures Methods of Interpretation Sources for Tissue Testing Kits and Supplies Appendix A: List of References by Chapter Appendix B: List of Reference Texts Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Elemental Requirements by Crop Appendix E: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Sulfur Content of Crops Appendix F: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Sulfur Utilization by Crops