Soils - Part 5: Nitrogen as a Nutrient

Authors

James M. Peterson, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension, Washington County

Date of this Version

1999

Document Type

Article

Citation

Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary (PASSeL) Lesson

Comments

Copyright © 1999 Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary. Used by permission.

Abstract

In this lesson, you will be able to describe the forms of nitrogen found in the soil. The nitrogen cycle and how nitrogen is lost in the environment will be thoroughly discussed. Forms of nitrogen utilized by the plant and the concept of nitrogen credits for such factors as legumes, manure, residual soil nitrogen, and irrigation water will be introduced.

[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
• Biological Fixation of Nitrogen
• Forms of Nitrogen in the Soil
• Nitrogen Fertilizer Management
• Nitrogen Accounting and Credits
• Crop Rotations
• Monitoring Crops for Nitrogen Deficiency
• Summary
• References
• Glossary