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| 植物生産環境学特論 [Advanced Agro-environment Science] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 0.5 | ||
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | Fall | |
| Course type | Fall | Course code | 96114 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 福井 糧（宇） [FUKUI Ryo] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | United Graduate School Agricultural Science | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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“Physiochemical properties of soil water and their effects on crop production” Water (H2O), besides organic solvents and mercury, is the only substance existing on earth as a liquid at normal temperatures. Despite water is surely a genuine inorganic compound, we often ignore or overlook it since it is a ubiquitous liquid in our daily life. In addition, water in the soil functions differently from that existing aboveground, which is often difficult to recognize by visual observation. Water is also a raw material of photosynthesis, implying that the properties and functions of soil water are the chief factor controlling the growth of crops. This lecture explains the physiochemical properties of soil water, and their relations to soil microorganisms and the growth of crops. With these backgrounds, methods of water management that are most suitable for crop production will be discussed. |
| Expected Learning |
| This lecture is designed to review the basics on the physiochemical properties of soil, and the methods for determining properties and activities of soil water. Students are expected to understand the physiochemical properties and functions of soil water and their effects on soil microorganisms in order to find the methods of water management that are most suitable for crop production. |
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１） Physical property of soil water、soil water potential Effects soil water on soil microorganisms and plant growth ２） Soil atmosphere and its influences on soil environment Effects soil atmosphere on soil microorganisms and plant growth ３） Chemical property of soil water and its effects on soil microorganisms and plant growth |
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| Handouts (lecture notes) will be provided in each class. |
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| Message from instructor(s) |
| As mentioned above, water is truly a genuine inorganic compound. With this viewpoint, it becomes easier to understand the properties of soil water. In a sense, this lecture is a review of water. Through the lecture, students are expected to gain solid knowledge on soil water and use the knowledge in their future research or study. |
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| 3/28/2018 1:56:39 PM |