Title: Identify the essential nutrients and their major functions for optimal plant growth and development.
Course: Agricultural Production Technology (18301-I) > Section: Using Plant Science in Agricultural Crop Production

Identification should include

- the essential nutrients plants need for optimal growth
  - macronutrients
    - carbon (C)
    - hydrogen (H)
    - oxygen (O)
    - nitrogen (N)
    - phosphorus (P)
    - potassium (K)
    - calcium (Ca)
    - magnesium (Mg)
    - sulfur (S)

  - micronutrients
    - Iron (Fe)
    - Manganese (Mn)
    - Boron (B)
    - Molybdenum (Mo)
    - Copper (Cu)
    - Zinc (Zn)
    - Chlorine (Cl)
    - Nickel (Ni)
    - Cobalt (Co)
    - Sodium (Na)
    - Silicon (Si)

  - pH

- geographical location/local considerations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Can nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium use by plants be controlled? Explain.
- How do fertilizers deliver nutrients to plants?
- How can the fertilizer grade or guaranteed analysis on a fertilizer package be useful to a producer?