Course: SLF 160 Plant Propagation

Reading & Audio Visual

Readings: Plant Nutrition
Readings: Plant Nutrition

These readings will provide an introduction to the various symptoms of plant nutrient deficiencies.

Essential pH Management in Greenhouse Crops
by Bodie V. Pennis and Paul A. Thomas © The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

The essential factors that play a role in determining your substrate pH are water alkalinity, substrate components, fertilizer type, and species grown. Your goal as a greenhouse grower is to maintain a stable pH over the life of the crop.

Visual Symptoms of Plant Nutrient Deficiencies in Nursery and Landscape Plants
by Melvin Wong, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Hawi'i at Manoa
To determine elemental plant deficiencies, most agriculturists rely primarily on visual symptoms, soil analysis, and plant tissue analysis. The information on pages 2–3 may help to diagnose nutrient deficiency and toxicity symptoms.

Diagnosing Nutrient Deficiencies Quick-Reference
by Shawna Loper, The University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cooperative Extension
Nutrient deficiencies can be identified in field through visual observations. However, additional analysis, either plant or soil testing is often necessary to confirm nutrient stress. The following is a quick-reference flow chart that can be used in field to identify potential nutrient deficiencies.