Problem Area 4
         Identifying Basic Principles 
                of Plant Science
                           
                    Lesson 8
         Determining Plant Nutrients 
                   and Fertility
                           
           Interest Approach
   • Using a food pyramid discuss the 
    importance of proper nutrients to 
    people’s health.
   • What nutrients are needed to keep 
    yourself healthy?  
   • What are the required plant 
    nutrients and how do plants 
                
    acquire nutrients to grow properly.
     Student Learning Objectives
  • Identify the essential nutrients for plant 
    growth.
  • Distinguish between micronutrients and 
    macronutrients.
  • Discuss the nitrogen cycle and its affect 
    on plant nutrition.
  • Define pH and discuss its role in plant 
    nutrition.
  •           
    Explain the use of fertilizers.
                     Terms
   • Denitrification      • Nitrobacter 
   • Fertilizers            bacteria
   • Fillers              • Nitrogen cycle
   • Macronutrients       • Nitrosomas 
   • Micronutrients         bacteria
   • Nitrification        • Nutrients
   • pH                   • Stomata