Manage nutrition to optimize plant growth.

Management should include

identifying and adjusting micronutrients for selected crops
identifying and adjusting macronutrients for selected crops
identifying soil and soilless media
interpreting soil test results
identifying and applying sources of nutrients, such as organic and inorganic fertilizers
identifying the level of soluble salts in the soil and soilless media
identifying deficiency and toxicity symptoms of nutrients (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, sulfur, magnesium)
explaining fertilizer recommendations
recommending methods of fertilizer application, including

Process/Skill Questions:

Which major elements are necessary for healthy green plant growth?
What information can be obtained from a soil test?
What are the differences between granular and water-soluble fertilizers?
Which organic fertilizers can be used in floriculture crop production?
Why is it important for a grower to develop a fertilizer schedule?
How is the fertilizer analysis interpreted?
What are the advantages of using pre-plant fertilizers?
How do controlled-release fertilizers work?
What are the differences between micronutrients and macronutrients?
How can using fertilizers responsibly maintain soil health and mitigate environmental contamination?