Agronomy and Horticulture, Department of
Soils - Part 6: Phosphorus and Potassium in the Soil
Document Type
Learning Object
Date of this Version
1999
Citation
Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary (PASSeL) Lesson
Abstract
This lesson explains the importance of phosphorus fixation and describes methods for applying phosphorus and the advantages (and disadvantages) of each. It also describes the three forms of potassium and how form determines availability of potassium to plants.
[This lesson, as well as the other nine lessons in the Soils series, is taken from the "Soils Home Study Course," published in 1999 by the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension.]
Modules:
- Lesson home
- Phosphorus
- Importance of Phosphorus to Plants
- The Soil Phosphorus Problem
- The Plant Problem
- Soil Testing for Available Phosphorus
- Phosphorus Fertilizer Efficiency
- Application Methods
- Summary
- Potassium
- Source
- Form and Availability
- Factors Influencing Potassium Behavior in Soil
- Losses of Soil Potassium
- Summary
- References
- Glossary
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Comments
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