Base Knowledge
Knowledge of geology and biology
Teaching Methodologies
Classes are face-to-face and theoretical-practical. Theoretical concepts are transmitted and put into practice according to the respective protocols of practical classes, often with freer observation classes, where several questions are asked, before starting the development of concepts.
The student is asked to participate and try to do it, using the resources that are considered adequate to promote a great dynamic in the class. Preference is given to practical works that are presented by the student, encouraging teamwork and promoting the more or less formal ease required in situations of greater personal exposure.
Attendance in classes is encouraged, valuing all the elements carried out in practical classes so that continuous assessment is positive at the end of the evaluation period.
Learning Results
1. Understand the interaction between physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil;
2. Understand possible interventions to increase soil fertility levels;
3. Interpret the results of soil analysis and perform nutrient balances;
4. Define fertilization plans using correctives and fertilizers allowed in PB;
5. Produce balanced compost and incorporate it into your production system.
Program
1. Soil properties. Importance of physical, chemical and biological soil fertility
2. Processes of formation and degradation and/or loss of soils
3. Brief characterization and classification of Portuguese soils with greater agricultural representation
4. Fertilizers and fertilization Principles of plant nutrition.
Dynamics of nutrients in soil and plant. Main macro and micronutrients. Symptoms of deficiency Soil analysis and interpretation of results. Fertilizers and correctives in organic production
5. Soil in organic farming Management of organic matter in the soil.
Practices of incorporation of organic matter in the soil. Effect on soil structure and fertility Nutrient balance and fertilization plans in organic production. Practices for soil conservation and formation. importance of carbon
6. Composting Composting process.
Organic materials, parameters and compost characterization. Compost effect on soil. Techniques for composting on the farm in organic production
Curricular Unit Teachers
Maria Filomena Parreira MiguensInternship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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GARDINER, D. T., MILLER, R. W. (2004)- Soils in our Environment. Ed.Pearson.New Jersey.
HILLEL, D. (1998)- Environmental Soil Physics. Academic Press. New York
SANTOS,J.Q. (2002) – Fertilização – Fundamentos da Utilização dos Adubos e Correctivos. 3ª Ed. Publicações Europa-América.
TRAUTMANN, N e KRASNY, M. (1997). “Composting in the Classroom: Scientific Inquiry for High School Students”. Online book (http://www.css.cornell.edu/compost/schools.html), Cornell University
VARENNES A. (2003). Produtividade dos Solos e Ambiente. Escolar editora. WIGLEY, T.M.L., SCHIMEL, D. S. (2000)– The Carbon Cycle. Cambridge University Press.