Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the anion adsorption mechanisms in soil science
• Discuss the sorption of pesticides in the soil
• Recall various diffuse double layer models
• Outline the major types of adsorption isotherms
• Categorize the essential plant nutrients
• Recognize the deficiency symptoms of nutrient elements
• Discuss the processes involved in the nitrogen cycle
• Identify the different fixation systems
• Indicate the methods of fertilizer application
• Outline the various parameters of soil testing