Managing Plant Nutrients

Fertilizers are responsible for over half of global food production, but there are areas in world with nutrient deficiency and other areas of nutrient excess. Managing mineral plant nutrients requires careful application of science and skill to meet production, environmental, and social goals.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

A Closer Look at Phosphorus Uptake by Plants

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ALMOST ALL PLANT PROCESSES require phosphorus (P) to operate. Phosphorus is essential for life sustaining reactions including energy tr...
Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Kieserite... naturally occurring magnesium sulfate

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Kieserite is a naturally occurring mineral that is chemically known as magnesium sulfate monohydrate (MgSO4·H2O). It is mined from geolog...
Thursday, June 12, 2014

Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms... Don't wait until you see them

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  Plant nutrient deficiency symptoms begin to appear when one of the essential nutrients is lacking. Iron-deficient ...
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Using potash fertilizer to kill zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg

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An interesting project is currently underway in Lake Winnipeg.   Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada The Manitoba government i...
Wednesday, May 14, 2014

So Many Choices - Selecting the Right Nutrient Source

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The 4R principles of nutrient stewardship involve selecting the “Right Source” of nutrients to meet plant demands. This fundamen...
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Potassium Sulfate - A potash fertilizer with many benefits

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Soluble potassium sulfate Potassium fertilizer is commonly added to improve the yield and quality of plan...
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Rob Mikkelsen
I am a soil scientist with interest in managing plant nutrients in the best way possible. I am fortunate to be able to work in research and education to be able to accomplish this goal. After receiving a PhD in Soil Science at the University of California (Riverside), I worked as a Research Scientist for the U.S. government, as a Professor of Soil Science, for the not-for-profit IPNI, and now the African Plant Nutrition Institute. It's been a wonderful experience!
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