Agronomist

Rock & Mineral Kits - Western Illinois University

Phytohormonal control of root architecture & nutrient uptake ⌬🌱 ⛏️ Roots dynamically explore soil to acquire essential nutrients, and their growth responses are tightly regulated by the availability of macroelements, with phytohormones acting as key modulators in this process. ⌬ Hormonal crosstalk enables plants to adapt root architecture to optimize nutrient acquisition. 🇳 NITROGEN: -> Auxin & Cytokinin (CK): mitrate promotes primary root (PR) elongation via increased auxin and CK...

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mineral Nutrition 2. Criteria of Essentiality 3. Mobility of Nutrients 4. Classification of Essential Nutrients 5. Hidden Hunger 6. Deficiency Symptoms. Meaning of Mineral Nutrition: The term mineral nutrient is generally used to refer to an inorganic ion obtained from the soil and required for plant growth. The process of ab­sorption, translocation and assimilation of nutrients by the plants is known as mineral nutrition. The elements C...

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Mineral Nutrition 2. Criteria of Essentiality 3. Mobility of Nutrients 4. Classification of Essential Nutrients 5. Hidden Hunger 6. Deficiency Symptoms. Meaning of Mineral Nutrition: The term mineral nutrient is generally used to refer to an inorganic ion obtained from the soil and required for plant growth. The process of ab­sorption, translocation and assimilation of nutrients by the plants is known as mineral nutrition. The elements C...

Soil Testing and Monitoring – Essential for Sustainable Farming 🌱 | Sakshi Singh

Pam Dawling has created a companion chart for her article "Getting help from Cover Crops this Winter"

Corn’s growth and development are complex processes and while one part of the corn’s plant is developing and growing, other part of the corn’s plant might be dying. There are nine stages of develop…

How to Prepare Soil for Planting Blueberries and growing them with success. This guide will give you a jumpstart on growing amazing blueberries.

Full spectrum soil test for garden optimization. Include PH, organic matter, NPK and micro nutrient analysis. Also cation exchange capacity. We will personally review results and recommend necessary soil amendments to modify and optimize your soil. This test is meant for organic gardening and farming, but will work for conventional as well. Physical samples must be provided for lab analysis.

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