Duration
24h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in bioengineering | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in agroecology (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in agricultural bioengineering (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
After an introduction on fertilisation laws, this course is composed of 13 chapters 1- organic fertilizers and amendments 2- calcic fertilizers and amendments 3- nitrogen and fertilizers 4- phosphorus and phosphate fertilizers 5- potash and potash fertilizers 6- new concept of P-K fertilizing 7- secondary elements and fertilizers 8- trace elements and fertilizers 9- blend and complex fertilizers 10- spreading technics 11- practical recommendations and decision support systems For each element, these points are developed: - biogeochemical cycle - bioavailable pools and balance sheet - application of fertilizer recommendation and sustainability of fertilizer use (modern decision support systems, environmental impacts)
After an introduction on fertilisation laws, this course is composed of 13 chapters 1- organic fertilizers and amendments 2- calcic fertilizers and amendments 3- nitrogen and fertilizers 4- phosphorus and phosphate fertilizers 5- potash and potash fertilizers 6- new concept of P-K fertilizing 7- secondary elements and fertilizers 8- trace elements and fertilizers 9- blend and complex fertilizers 10- spreading technics 11- practical recommendations and decision support systems For each element, these points are developed: - biogeochemical cycle - bioavailable pools and balance sheet - application of fertilizer recommendation and sustainability of fertilizer use (modern decision support systems, environmental impacts)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
this cours has 3 objectives 1- to precise characteristics and the role of fertilizing materials and their applying conditions 2- to make an overview of methods of fertilization 3- to present major stakes of fertilizer use (profitability, sustainability and environment) After completing the course the student is expected to - identify specific qualities of fertilizers on basis of their formulation and origin - make fertilizer recommandations with regards to the choice of the type of fertilizer material to timing and level of application taking into account of yield objectives and naturals furnitures by the soil.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basics in Soil Sciences
-- BV102 - Plant physiology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture/1 debate with fertilizer industrial sector/1 field visit devoted to applying equipement.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Lectures : 24h
Recommended or required readings
-BOTHE H., FERGUSON S.J. and NEWTON W.E. [2007]
Biology of the nitrogen cycle. Elsevier, 427 p.
-DE CLERCQ P., GERTSIS A.C., HOFMAN G., JARVIS S.C., NEETESON J.J. and SINABELL F [2001]
Nutrient management legislation in European countries. Wageningen Pers. (NL), 347 p.
-LOUE A. [1993]
Les oligoéléments en agriculture. SCPA ¿ Nathan, 577 p.
-MARSCHNER H. [1986]
Mineral nutrition of higher plants. Ac. Press, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich P., 674 p.
-POWLSON D.S., SMITH P. and SMITH J.V. [1992]
Evaluation of soil organic matter models. NATO, 429 p.
-SCHVARTZ C., MULLER J.C., DECROUX J. [2005]
Guide pratique de la fertilisation raisonnée. Ed. France Agricole, 414 p.
-SYERS J.K.., JOHNSTON A.E. and CURTIN D. [2008]
Efficiency of soi land fertilizer phosphorus use. FA018, Rome, 108p.
-TISDALE S.L., NELSON W.L. and BEATON D.J. [1985]
Soil fertility and fertilizers. Mc. Millan PC. NY (USA), 754 p.
-WHITEHEAD D. [1995]
Grassland Nitrogen. CAB International, 392 p.
-CD Nourrir les plantes pour mieux nourrir les hommes (UNIFA)
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination (100%)
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
destain@cra.wallonie.be
Tél : 081/62 65 52