Agrogeology
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Agrogeology is the study of minerals of importance to farming and horticulture, especially with regards to soil fertility and fertilizer
components. These minerals are usually essential plant nutrients
and are referred to as agrominerals
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Those who specialize in agrogeology are termed agrogeologist
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A course on agrogeology has been established at the University of Guelph
by Professor Peter van Straaten of the Land Resource Science department.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer is any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin that is added to a soil to supply one or more plant nutrients essential to the growth of plants. A recent assessment found that about 40 to 60% of crop yields are attributable to commercial fertilizer use...
components. These minerals are usually essential plant nutrients
Plant nutrition
'Plant Nutrition is the study of the chemical elements that are necessary for growth. In 1972, E. Epstein defined 2 criteria for an element to be essential for plant growth:# in its absence the plant is unable to complete a normal life cycle or...
and are referred to as agrominerals
Agrominerals
Agrominerals are minerals of importance to agriculture and horticulture, are usually essential plant nutrients. Some agrominerals occur naturally in concentrations and forms that can be used as alternative fertilizers or soil amendments....
.
Those who specialize in agrogeology are termed agrogeologist
Agrogeologist
An agrogeologist is a scientist trained in agrogeology. Agrogeologists study the origins of agrominerals and their applications....
s.
A course on agrogeology has been established at the University of Guelph
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College...
by Professor Peter van Straaten of the Land Resource Science department.