Date
2023/10/18
Organisations
Science with Style
Grains Research Development Corporation
Authors
Craig Scanlan
David Weaver
Richard Bell
Ryan Borrett
Miaomiao Cheng
Editors
Frances Hoyle
Daniel Murphy
Chris Gazey
Rowan Maddern
Pauline Gazey
The Soil Quality ebook series is a resource for farmers, agricultural professionals, and students. Experts from their fields share current knowledge and best practice techniques presented in layers of information, allowing readers to choose the level of detail they require.
Book 10 Plant Nutrition provides a detailed understanding of nutrient management in the south-west agricultural region of Western Australia. This book describes the basic functions of nutrients in plants, capture of nutrients by plants, what influences soil nutrient supply and how this is measured, as well as exploring factors that influence plant response to fertiliser application. A useful, practical guide for farmers wanting to assess and manage crop and pasture nutrition on a range of soil types.
Chapters:
- Nutrients in Western Australian agriculture
- What are plant nutrients?
- Nutrient supply and availability
- Assessing nutrient requirements
- Managing crop and pasture nutrition
