Topics Cycling of different elements Soil processes and the supply of nutrients relative importance of organic and inorganic pools/biological activity effects of pH on nutrient availability effects of soil moisture on nutrient availability and movement Movement of nutrients in soil to roots Importance of soil structure in soil fertility Bioavailability of soil nutrientsTopics • Cycling of different elements • Soil processes and the supply of nutrients – relative importance of organic and inorganic pools/biological activity – effects of pH on nutrient availability – effects of soil moisture on nutrient availability and movement • Movement of nutrients in soil to roots • Importance of soil structure in soil fertility • Bioavailability of soil nutrients