Concept of plant nutrition Plant nutrition is a term that takes into account the interrelationships of mineral elements in the growth medium as well as their role in plant growth
Aims of this lecture Summarize properties of the rhizosphere, especially Gradients in Nutrient concentration Redox potential Exudates Microbial activity Non-infecting rhizosphere microorganisms Infecting rhizosphere microorganisms that are relevant to plant mineral nutrition red from H Marschner:
Soil fertil Soil fertility is the characteristics of soil that enables it to Provide nutrients in adequate amounts in adequate time In appropriate balance for growth of particular plant(s)
