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Chemical Nature of Nutrients and their Availability to Plants: The Case of Phosphorus
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:14:39
Abstract
The CNNAP course discusses the mechanistic relationships between nutrient speciation in fertilizer and nutrient uptake by plants using phosphorus as an example. The course involves theoretical aspects of nutrient cycling, laboratory work, data analysis and presentation, and the use of advanced methods in plant nutrition studies.
Objective
At the end of the CNNAP course, participants will obtain a mechanistic understanding of why and how the speciation of phosphorus in fertilizer can affect its release to the soil solution and subsequent uptake by plants. Students will be able to use this information for the development of fertilization schemes that maximize the nutrient uptake and fertilizer efficiency of crops or pastures. During the course, participants will become familiar with the use of radioisotopes and nuclear magnetic resonance as approaches to measure nutrient availability and forms, respectively and they will know the limits of these techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to improve their laboratory, presentation, discussion and writing skills.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Documents will be distributed during the lecture.
Literature
Documents will be distributed during the lecture.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 15
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Chemical Nature of Nutrients and their Availability to Plants: The Case of Phosphorus
Does not take place this semester.
The lectures take place every 2nd year at the Experimental Station Eschikon (Group of Plant Nutrition), 8315 Eschikon-Lindau.
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The next course starts 20.9.2024.
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No time listed | 56 h semesterly |