Lesson 1: Basic soil concepts
Soil definition - (Geologic definition,Component definition, Traditional definition)
Soil composition - (clay, silt, sand)
Soil organic matter
Soil formation - (biological and chemical process)
Soil physical properties - (Soil texture,Soil structure, Soil color, Bulk density)
Lesson 2: fertilization and plant mineral nutrition Introductions to fertilization Types of fertilizers Plant mineral nutrition Deficiencies of minerals in plants Fertilizer calculations Compost- use and production
Lesson 3: – soil health Soil salinity Soil erosion Soil acidity Soil compaction Waterlogging
Lesson 4:soil water Water retention forces Soil moisture content Water flow in soils (saturated and unsaturated flow) Soil-water demonstrations
