Course Description: This course provides a detailed overview of foliar nutrition and how it can be used as a strategic tool to supplement plant nutrient needs throughout the crop cycle. In this course , we will learn the scientific principles behind foliar nutrient absorption and how the Four R’s – Right Source, Right Rate, Right …
Course Description: Western Canadian farmers face challenges like short growing seasons, limited seed capacity, and logistical constraints. In this course we will learn how new technologies for moisture monitoring and real time soil and tissue analysis enable growers to make informed decision leading to improved crop health and increase yields. We’ll talk about nutrient stratification …
Course Description: Tissue testing can be a great tool to provide real-time information on how different nutrients are being transported and assimilated within the crop. Near infra-red (NIR) spectroscopy has been evolved to also test the nutritional status of your plant. Learn more about NIR spectroscopy and how this is being used to make plant tissues …
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Course Description: Strong initiatives toward sustainable agriculture and the increasing awareness of environmental protection have encouraged the demand for biologicals in the agriculture industry. In the past, biological products had only been financially feasible for speciality crops. With advancements in fermentation and formulation chemistry, biologicals are now economically viable for broad acre crops. The next …
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Course Description: Even though plants require Molybdenum (Mo) and Nickel (Ni) in very low quantities, both nutrients play a critical role in plant growth and development. Molybdenum is essential for the synthesis and activation of the nitrate reductase enzyme and is also needed by root nodule bacteria for Nitrogen (N) fixation in legume crops. Nickel …
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Course Description: Sulphur is vital for 2 key amino acids as they play a pivotal role in the protein synthesis in plants. Sulphur is also an integral component of the chlorophyll molecule, which is essential for photosynthesis. Sulphur also plays a critical role in optimizing Nitrogen use efficiency in the plant. In this course we will learn about the role …
Course Description: Manganese (Mn), despite its critical role in sustaining plant photosynthetic activity, often gets overlooked when designing a fertility program. While a plant only requires a very small quantity of Mn, it plays a vital role in the physiological processes of the plant. This lecture will review the role of Mn in plant nutrition …
Course Description Taking a proactive approach to nitrogen management during the growing season is very important for increasing the protein content of the wheat crop. This requires a thorough understanding of critical plant nutrients, plant growth stages, and weather parameters; and using this knowledge to make strategic decisions throughout the crop’s life cycle. This course …