This lecture and its accompanying exercises aim to equip you with the foundational knowledge required to identify issues in plant nutrition, diagnose their underlying causes, and develop effective solutions.

To achieve this, we will cover essential factual knowledge alongside the conceptual frameworks and analytical thinking necessary for the field. The course material emphasizes horticulture and agriculture in Central Europe, reflecting the instructor's extensive teaching and research background. While the core scientific principles of plant nutrition are universal, their application—and the specific challenges addressed—vary by region.

Plant nutrition, as presented here, is an applied natural science intrinsically linked to soil science, plant physiology, and crop science. We will establish relevant connections to these disciplines throughout the course.