Graduates will acquire knowledge enabling them to:
- Understand the importance of soil testing in characterizing the nutritional status of soil.
- Grasp soil-plant interactions and the factors affecting root growth, nutrient solubility, and mobility within the rhizosphere.
- Comprehend why plants require mineral nutrients and the primary functions of each mineral nutrient in plant growth and development.
- Evaluate the mechanisms of nutrient uptake and transport within plants, as well as their physiological and genetic regulation.
- Learn best practices to enhance nutrient use efficiency in plants and improve the biofortification of food crops with essential nutrients.
- Recognize the importance of plant tissue analysis for identifying nutrient deficiencies and toxicities and recommending corrective actions to producers.
Graduates of the Masterclass in Crop Nutrition will see their professional efficiency enhanced, benefiting their organizations in both the public and private sectors.