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 and discuss how to prevent a Mn deficiency to achieve optimal crop yield and quality. Additionally, this lecture will discuss methods to effectively incorporate Mn into a fertility program to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Time: Approx. 43 mins + quiz
Quiz: 8 questions
CEU Credits: 0.5 Professional Development*
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Course Content
Course Instructor
Originally from England, Dan Owen earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Harper Adams University College. He then took a position as an agronomist for a grain merchant and agricultural retailer in the East of England. Over those 12 years as an agronomist he continually advised on all aspects of intensive crop production from small grains to high-value vegetable crops.
In 2010, Dan made the move to Canadian agriculture taking on the role of Agronomy Manger for an independent retailer based in northeast Saskatchewan. This role allowed Dan to gain a hands on knowledge of Canadian agricultural production systems. During his time in this role, he was recognized by the Canadian Association of Agri Retailers (CAAR) with the Agronomist of the Year Award at their 2013 annual conference. Dan currently holds the position of Director of Market Development and Agronomic Services with ATP Nutrition.