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Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Soil Fertility And Fertilizers

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and NPTEL via Swayam

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Overview

ABOUT THE COURSE: Soil fertility indicates the ability of soil to sustain plant growth and optimize crop yield. This course aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of soil fertility, plant nutrition, fertilizers, and nutrient management so that students can: Explain the influence of soil attributes and their interactions on plant nutrient availability. Identify plant nutrition–soil fertility problems and recommend proper corrective action. Gain a comprehensive knowledge of fertilizers and their properties. Gain knowledge of organic nutrient management, and identify soil and nutrient management practices that maximize productivity and profitability while enhancing the soil productivity and quality of the environment.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students Of Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture And Allied Science.INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Soil and crop testing services, Soil remote sensing solution services, AI-based agricultural startups.

Syllabus

Week 1: Importance of soil nutrient management and basic soil-plant relationship Week 2:Soil N for plant nutrition Week 3:Soil P and k for plant nutrition Week 4:Soil secondary nutrients and their role in plant nutrition Week 5:Soil micronutrients and their role in plant nutrition Week 6:Soil testing and soil fertility evaluation methods Week 7:Soil quality and health, and land capability classification Week 8:Manufacturing, properties, and fate of n, p, and k fertilizers Week 9:Fertilizer quality control, fertilizer adulteration, and fertilizer testing Week 10:Management of fertilizers and manures in soil Week 11:Fertilizer reccommendation approaches and integrated plant nutrient management Week 12:Agricultural productivity and environmental quality

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Prof. Somsubhra Chakraborty

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