Teaching Methodologies
Cases to be scheduled in the UC learning process and the conference to be made to the student are based on the learning study process; in the execution of practical works of application of theoretical theories; Bibliographic research necessary for additional information obtained
in class.
Theoretical and practical based on exposition sessions of the same, supported by traditional teaching exposition or not by traditional PowerPoint presentations. Learning from the study of a study of a chosen soil and practice by the knowledge of the fertility of the passage and of the global fertilization will be developed through the study of a soil chosen by him until the prediction of this fertilization study.
Through the tutorial guidance, the specific knowledge of the fertilization guidance is complemented.
Learning Results
Know plant nutrients and be familiar with their behavior in the soil and within the plant. Infer about the effects of soil on plant growth. Know the best fertilization practices to obtain better production, taking into account the increase in soil fertility and environmental quality.
Program
Mineral nutrition of plants. Vegetable nutrients. Classification. Nutrient absorption. Functions of essential elements. Soil fertility. Nutrients and movement of nutrients in the soil. Behavior of macro and micronutrients in the soil. Nitrogen and phosphorus cycles. Fertilizer materials.
Elementary fertilizers: nitrogen, potassium and phosphate. Compound fertilizers, organic correctives, minerals and conditioners. Soil fertility analysis. Soil analysis: Collection and preparation of soil samples; field texture, soil reaction, organic matter, available limestone and phosphorus and potassium requirements, total limestone, active limestone, exchange base and extractable micronutrients. Interpretation of results. Fertilization plans. Physical and chemical properties of the soil. Soil reaction. Types of soil acidity. Buffer power. Acidic soils.
Correction of soil reaction. Economic and environmental aspects. Fertilization as a means of pollution and depollution of soils, air and water.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Brandy, Nyle C.; Weil, Ray R.2016. The Nature and Properties of Soils. 15.ª edição. Pearson Education, Ltd, USA.
Castro, F. L.,2001. Fertilização e Ambiente. Reciclagem Agro – florestal de Residuos orgânicos. Editor Publicações Europa – américa, Mem Martins: Santos, J. Q.
INIAP – Laboratório Químico-Agrícola Rebelo da Silva. 2006. Manual de Fertilização das Culturas. INIAP. Lisboa.
Risdales, Samuel et all. 2016. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers. 8.ª Ed. Pearson Education, Ltd, London.
Santos, J. Q. 2012. Fertilização. Fundamentos da Utilização de Adubos e Corretivos. 4.ª ed. Publicações Europa-América. Lisboa.
Varennes, Amarilis. 2003. Produtividade dos solos e ambiente. Escolar Editora. Lisboa.