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SFPN Final
2405
Agriculture
Undergraduate 4
12/06/2016

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Term
% K2O of carnallite
Definition
17% K2O
Term
% K2O of kainite
Definition
18% K2O
Term
% K2O of langbeinite
Definition
22% K2O
Term
% K2O of sylvinite
Definition
30% K2O
Term
% K2O of sylvite
Definition
60-62% K2O
Term
% composition of K in plants
Definition
1-5%
Term
% plant dry matter taken up by Ca
Definition
0.2 – 1.0% of dry matter; in some extreme cases, it can be up to 5%
Term
2 N compounds that are in broiler litter
Definition
-Water-soluble organic N
-Uric acid
Term
2 Origins of Charge in clay minerals
Definition
-Isomorphic substitution
-Broken edges
Term
2 equations for measuring P adsorption
Definition
-Freundlich
-Langmuir
Term
2 micronutrients that broiler litter is rich in
Definition
-Zn
-Cu
Term
2 purposes of the root cap
Definition
-helps protect the tip of the root
-helps it stay lined up with the force of gravity
Term
2 sources of pH dependent charge
Definition
broken edges on clay minerals and soil OM
Term
2 states where there's deposits of elemental S
Definition
-Texas
-Louisiana
Term
2 steps to developing a soil test
Definition
-soil test correlation
-soil test calibration
Term
2 substances that are crucial in elongation of many cells, especially in fruit
Definition
K and malate
Term
2nd largest deposit of K is in...
Definition
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Term
3 mechanisms of ion movement in soil
Definition
-root interception
-mass flow
-diffusion
Term
3 rxns from which pH dependent CEC originates
Definition
-neutralization of H+ on sesquioxide (Al, Fe(OH)x) by way of liming -neutralization of H+ associated with the interlayer Al(OH)x as pH increases -neutralization of Al3+ and Al(OH)x+n as pH increases with liming
Term
4 additional elements that have been established as beneficial micronutrients in some plants
Definition
-Na
-Co
-V
-Si
Term
A disulfide bridge between 2 cysteine molecules does this to a protein
Definition
changes the shape of a protein
Term
A drop in petiole K+ indicates that...
Definition
K+ may be becoming deficient
Term
AEC vs. soil pH
Definition
AEC incereases as soil pH decreases
Term
AMT
Definition
ammonium transporters
Term
Accumulation of potassium in cells does this
Definition
brings in water
Term
Active transport can occur against...
Definition
electrochemical gradients
Term
Advantage of slow release fertilizer
Definition
releases nutrients as needed
Term
Aminization
Definition
Org N --> R-NH2 (amines) organic N turning into amines R is organic residue
Term
Ammonification
Definition
R-NH2 + H+ + H2O --> R-OH + NH4+ amines turning into ammonium
Term
Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx) acidifies soil as ______ and ______ are oxidized
Definition
NH4+ S2-
Term
Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx) can be mixed with...
Definition
NH3, UAN solutions
Term
Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3] acidifies soil as these chemicals are oxidized
Definition
-NH4+ -S0
Term
Applying fertilizer in a band can lead to...
Definition
bacteria being dehydrated
Term
Average Ca and Mg in Calcareous Soils
Definition
1 – 25%
Term
Average Ca and Mg in Non-calcareous humid region soils
Definition
0.7 – 1.5%
Term
Average Ca and Mg in Tropical Soils
Definition
0.1 – 0.3%
Term
Average K content in soils
Definition
0.83%
~ 16,600 lb/A
Term
Average K content of soils compared to N
Definition
about 6 times more K than N
Term
Average K content of soils compared to P
Definition
about 13 times more K than P
Term
B is important for this aspect of plant growth
Definition
quality of growth
Term
BS vs. soil pH
Definition
BS increases with increasing soil pH
Term
Behavior of Ammonium Nitrate in Soil
Definition
NH4NO3 --> NH4+ + NO3- NH4+ + 2O2 --> NO3- + H2O + 2H+
Term
Behavior of ammonium sulfate in soil
Definition
(NH4)2SO4 --> 2NH4+ + SO42- 2NH4+ + 4O2 --> 2NO3- + 2H2O + 4H+
Term
Boron distribution in leaves depends on...
Definition
whether it is phloem-mobile or not (i.e. species-dependent)
Term
C/N ratio that leads to immobilization
Definition
C/N > 30
Term
C/N ratio that leads to mineralization
Definition
C/N < 30
Term
C/P ratio that leads to net immobilization
Definition
>300
Term
C/P ratio that leads to net mineralization
Definition
<200
Term
C/P ratio that leads to no net gain or loss
Definition
200-300
Term
C:N ratio is an indicator of...
Definition
the stability of the soil supplement
Term
C:N ratio of bacteria
Definition
uaually 6-8
Term
C:N ratio of fungi
Definition
usually 10-12
Term
CEC of Sphagnum peat moss
Definition
80-100 meq/100g
Term
CEC of clays
Definition
20-50 meq/100g
Term
CEC of grass roots
Definition
10-30 meq/100g
Term
CEC of legumes
Definition
40-100 meq/100g
Term
CEC of loams
Definition
10-15 meq/100g
Term
CEC of organic soils
Definition
50-100 meq/100g
Term
CEC of pure soil OM
Definition
estimated to be 100-300 meq/100g soil
Term
CEC of sands
Definition
3-10 meq/100g
Term
CEC of silt loams
Definition
15-25 meq/100g
Term
CEC of soils in MW
Definition
15-30 meq/100g
Term
CEC of soils in Piedmont
Definition
3-10 meq/100g if lucky
Term
CEC of zeolite
Definition
100-300 meq/100g
Term
CRH
Definition
critical relative humidity
Term
Ca content of Single and triple superphosphate
Definition
12 to 21% Ca
Term
Ca deficiency makes the cell wall lose this
Definition
its integrity
Term
Ca is this type of messenger
Definition
2ndary
Term
Ca is transported to...
Definition
shoots in the xylem
Term
Ca pretty much the only nutrient which is transported within plants using...
Definition
primary active transport
Term
Ca transport is driven by...
Definition
transpiration
Term
Ca+ saturation vs. K+ adsorption
Definition
the greater the degree of Ca+2 saturation, the greater the K+ adsorption
Term
CaCO3 coprecipitated in the form of what structure?
Definition
spiral growth
Term
CaSO4 coprecipitated in the form of what structure?
Definition
needle shape
Term
Calcium can inhibit uptake of this nutrient
Definition
K
Term
Calcium in the phloem results in the production of...
Definition
callose
Term
Carl Sprengel and Justus von Liebig
Definition
19th century scientists who developed the Law of the Minimum
Term
Chemical processes control these nutrients
Definition
-P
-K
-etc.
Term
Cotton can store large amounts of K+ in...
Definition
petioles
Term
Cu accumulation can be toxic to...
Definition
sheep
Term
Cu can complex w/...
Definition
organic acids
Term
Cu is ______ with its movement like Fe is
Definition
reactive
Term
Cu taken up as...
Definition
Cu2+
Term
Cu toxicity often occurs as a result of too much...
Definition
fungicide
Term
Cu vs. Fe in the redox rxns
Definition
Fe and Cu do somewhat similar things in the redox rxns
Term
DCP
Definition
dicalcium phosphate (CaHPO4)
Term
Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
Definition
(NH4)2HPO4
Term
Drop in solute potential causes...
Definition
water to get into the guard cells
Term
Ectomycorrhiza
Definition
sheath around root tip, hyphae do not penetrate plant cells (mainly trees of temperate zones)

-these act kinda like root hairs
Term
Elemental S evolves from...
Definition
the decomposition of organic matter
Term
Endomycorrhiza
Definition
extends surface area of roots – penetrate plant cells (widespread)
Term
Excess zinc can accumulate in...
Definition
older leaves
Term
FRO2
Definition
ferric reductase
Term
Factors affecting K availability
Definition
-Clay minerals
-Capacity to fix K
-Soil water content
-Soil temperature
-Competition by Ca and Mg
Term
Factors affecting root surface area
Definition
-Thinner, multiple roots have more surface area per unit volume
-Root branching, which can be influenced by lateral roots
-Root hairs
-Association with mycorrhizae
Term
Factors that Control Ca & Mg in Solution
Definition
-CEC
-Type of clay
Term
Fe accepts or donates an electron depending on...
Definition
oxidation potential
Term
Fe has to be ______ to other molecules
Definition
bound
Term
Fe taken up as...
Definition
Fe2+/Fe3+
Term
Fe toxicity common problem in...
Definition
African marigolds and rice, resulting in bronze speckles on leaves
Term
Fe/Al oxide adsorption vs. pH
Definition
Fe/Al oxide adsorption declines as pH increases above 5
Term
Ferrous form of Fe brought in by...
Definition
iron transporter which can transport some other kinds of cations
Term
Fertilizers containing NH3
Definition
-Anhydrous NH3 -Aqua NH3
Term
Forms of S in Soil
Definition
-Soil Solution Sulfur
-Adsorbed Sulfur
-Coprecipitated Sulfur
-Reduced Inorganic Sulfur
-Organic Sulfur
Term
Freundlich equation for measuring P adsorption good for...
Definition
after a certain amount, since soils get saturated
Term
Function of Nitrogen in Plants
Definition
-proteins
-nucleic acids
-adenosine
Term
Functions of K in the plant
Definition
-Potassium is involved as something in osmosis to help in cell expansion
-Potassium helps water enter the plant
-Stomatal movement
-Carbohydrate transport
-Cell elongation
-Enzyme activation
-ATP production
Term
Functions of Magnesium in plants
Definition

-About 70% of Mg2+ is diffusible (often associated with organic acids)

-Component of chlorophyll

-Stored in seeds as Mg phytate

-Crucial in many enzymatic reactions (binds ATP to proteins)

Term
GOGAT
Definition
Glutamine: 2-oxo-glutarate amido transferase (Glutamate synthase)
Term
GS
Definition
Glutamine synthetase
Term
GS-GOGAT pathway
Definition
[image]
Term
GS-GOGAT uses how many ATP?
Definition
1 ATP
Term
Green Revolution was part of the ______ inprovement of ag.
Definition
scientific
Term
H+ must be neutralized by...
Definition
OH- or HCO3-
Term
H2S rxn that forms pyrite
Definition
H2S + Fe2+ --> FeS --> FeS2 (pyrite)
Term
HA
Definition
hydroxyapatite (Ca5(PO4)3OH)
Term
How much of the soil N is organic?
Definition
about 95%
Term
IFA
Definition
international fertilizer association
Term
If soil has been ______, S oxidation of S won’t happen
Definition
sterilized
Term
If soil has been sterilized, S this won’t happen
Definition
oxidation of S
Term
Importance of Soil Fertility
Definition
-Agriculture depends on soil productivity
-Soil productivity depends in part on soil fertility
Term
In most plants, the bulk of S goes towards...
Definition
the generation of cysteine
Term
K availability is somewhat dependent on its concentration relative to...
Definition
Ca+2 and Mg+2
Term
K content in the Northeast
Definition
1-2.5%
Term
K content in the Southeast
Definition
<0.3%
Term
K content in the West
Definition
1.7-2.5%
Term
K content of lettuce
Definition
8% K
Term
K content of plants
Definition
Large differences among species (0.5 -8%). That is, different species have different compositions.
Term
K fixation
Definition
the reentrapment of K+ between the layers of 2:1 clays, predominantly hydrous mica
Term
K from organic sources can be rapidly leached in compost that is...
Definition
not covered
Term
K helps do this for phloem
Definition
K helps load stuff into the phloem
Term
K is generally absorbed by plants in larger amounts than any other nutrient except...
Definition
N
Term
K is involved in these functions in plants in cells and across membranes
Definition
-water relations
-charge balance
-osmotic pressure
Term
K is usually expressed as...
Definition
% K2O
Term
K+ moves into the cell through...
Definition
a K+ channel and a possible K+/H+ symporter (carrier)
Term
K+ uptake is influenced by...
Definition
the presence of other cations
Term
K2O content of Sul-Po-Mag (langbeinite)
Definition
22% K2O
Term
K2O content of potassium chloride
Definition
60 to 62.5 % K2O
Term
K2O content of potassium nitrate
Definition
44% K2O
Term
K2O content of potassium sulfate
Definition
50-53% K2O
Term
Langbeinite often sold as...
Definition
K-Mag or Sul-Po-Mag
Term
Langmuir equation for measuring P adsorption good for...
Definition
telling you max adsorption capacity for particular soil
Term
Lateral roots derived from...
Definition
pericycle
Term
Lateral roots increase...
Definition
root mass and surface area
Term
Latest nutrient to be established as essential for plants
Definition
Ni

1987
Term
Leaves can take up small amounts of SO2 (by-product of coal combustion) by...
Definition
diffusion
Term
Leibig’s Law of the Minimum
Definition
The level of plant production can be no greater than that allowed by the most limiting growth factor
Term
Losing the H on cysteine can lead to...
Definition
a disulfide bridge
Term
Lyotropic series for anions
Definition
(strongest on left) OH- > H2PO4- > SO42- > NO3- > Cl-
Term
MCP
Definition
monocalcium phosphate (Ca(H2PO4)2)
Term
Main osmoticum in plant cells
Definition
K
Term
Man-Made Causes of Acid Rain
Definition
-Exhaust from cars, trucks, and buses
-Power plants that burn coal
-Pollution from industry
Term
Mechanisms of nutrient movement to roots
Definition
1: Mass flow
2: Diffusion
3: Root Interception
Term
Mg content of Sul-Po-Mag (langbeinite)
Definition
18% Mg
Term
Mg content of the suspensions Sul-Po-Mag (K2SO4.MgSO4) is used in
Definition
11% Mg
Term
Mg is stored in seeds as...
Definition
Mg phytate
Term
Microbial processes control these nutrients
Definition
-N
-S
-etc.
Term
Micronutrients are often talked about in...
Definition
ppm; some can even be in ppb
Term
Mn taken up as...
Definition
Mn2+
Term
Mn toxicity can be depressed by increasing...
Definition
Mg2+
Term
Mo availability vs. pH
Definition
Availability increases with increasing pH
Term
Mo c'tration at which Mo deficiency can occur
Definition
< 0.2ppm
Term
Mo can accumulate up to these levels and not be toxic to plants
Definition
200 – 1000 ppm
Term
Mo is an important component of...
Definition
nitrate reductase and nitrogenase
Term
Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
Definition
NH4H2PO4
Term
Most S in organic molecules is in ______ form, so SO42- needs to be ______
Definition

oxidized

reduced

Term
Multiple nitrate transporters needed for nitrate movement...
Definition
withiun plant
Term
N content of Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx)
Definition
20% N
Term
N content of Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3]
Definition
12% N
Term
N content of Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
Definition
18-21% N
Term
N content of Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
Definition
11-12%
Term
N content of ammonium chloride
Definition
25% N
Term
N content of ammonium nitrate
Definition
33 to 34 % N
Term
N content of ammonium polyphosphate
Definition
10-15% N
Term
N content of ammonium sulfate
Definition
21% N
Term
N content of diammonium phosphate
Definition
18-21% N (18-46-0 to 21-53-0)
Term
N content of monoammonium phosphate
Definition
11-12% N (11-48-0 to 12-61-0)
Term
N content of potassium nitrate
Definition
13% N
Term
N loss pathways and cropping systems around the world
Definition
they differ
Term
N mineralization
Definition
organic N being turned into NH4+
Term
N rate vs. chlorophyll meter reading
Definition
as the N rate goes up, the chlorophyll meter reading goes up
Term
N rxn that produces the most acidity
Definition
nitrification
Term
N transported by...
Definition
xylem
Term
N-P-K of ammonium polyphosphate
Definition
10-34-0
Term
N-P-K of diammonium phosphate
Definition
18-46-0 to 21-53-0
Term
N-P-K of monoammonium phosphate
Definition
11-48-0 to 12-61-0
Term
N-P-K of potassium phosphate
Definition
- 0-52-35
- 0-41-54
Term
N-P-K of single superphosphate
Definition
0-21-0
Term
N-P-K of triple superphosphate
Definition
0-46-0
Term
N/P ratio of manure
Definition
low; 2:1 to 4:1
Term
NADP+/H
Definition
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
Term
NADPH
Definition
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
Term
NADPH is one of the end products of...
Definition
photosynthesis
Term
NH3
Definition
ammonia
Term
NH3 is compatible with...
Definition
- Carbon steel
- Stainless steel
- Fiberglass, rubber, PVC, polyethylene
Term
NH3 is not compatible with...
Definition
- Aluminum [Al(OH)3] - Copper [Cu(NH3)4]2+ - Zinc [Zn(NH3)4]2+ because it binds with these materials and forms a precipitate
Term
NO3- uptake
Definition
NO3- turning into NH2
Term
NRT
Definition
nitrate transport
Term
Natural Causes of Acid Rain
Definition
-Lightning
-Volcanoes
-Decomposing plant biomass
Term
Ni taken up as...
Definition
Ni2+
Term
Ni uptake competes with...
Definition

-Zn2+

-Fe2+

-Cu2+

-Mn2+

Term
Nitrate needs to be ______ before it can be used
Definition
reduced
Term
Nitrate reduction requires...
Definition
energy
Term
Nitrate transport mechanisms in plants
Definition
low affinity transport system (LATS) and high affinity transport system (HATS)
Term
Nitrogen Immobilization
Definition
ammonium turning into organic N NH4+ + R-OH --> R-NH2 + H+ + H2O
Term
Nitrogen Immobilization is controlled by...
Definition
C/N ratio
Term
Nitrogen Mineralization
Definition
Org N --> NH4+ organic N turning into ammonium
Term
Nitrogen mineralization from broiler litter varies depending on...
Definition
litter characteristics
Term
Nutrient transporters are present in these zones of roots
Definition
uptake related zones of roots
Term
Nutrients in solution controlled by
Definition
-Microbial processes (N, S, etc.)
-Chemical processes (P, K, etc.)
-Physical processes (P, etc.)
Term
One of the first processes that gets affected by Cu deficiency
Definition
reduced p’synth
Term
One of the main routes by which Ca enters
Definition
the apoplastic pathway
Term
One of the molecules that iron is often complexed with
Definition
citric acid
Term
One of the processes that drives growth
Definition
cell expansion
Term
Optimum pH for nitrification
Definition
7.5-8.5
Term
Organic matter protected by...
Definition
clay
Term
Other S containing compounds come from...
Definition
cysteine
Term
Other monovalent cations, such as Na+ and Li+, as substitutes for K in enzymes
Definition
less effective than NH4+ and Rb+
Term
P content of plants
Definition
0.1-0.5% P
Term
P fixation vs. amount of OM
Definition
P fixation decreases as OM increases
Term
P is considered this type of resource
Definition
strategic
Term
P mineralization
Definition
Org. P --> Inorg. P
Term
P solubizing bacteria are part of the effort to...
Definition
improve the availability of P
Term
P stored as phytate (phytic acid) especially in...
Definition
grain and seed
Term
P2O5 content of ammonium polyphosphate
Definition
34-37% P2O5
Term
P2O5 content of diammonium phosphate
Definition
46-53% P2O5
Term
P2O5 content of monoammonium phosphate
Definition
48-55% P2O5
Term
P2O5 content of phosphoric acid
Definition
39-55%
Term
P2O5 content of rock phosphate
Definition
27-41% P2O5
Term
P2O5 content of single superphosphate
Definition
16 to 22% P2O5 (0-21-0)
Term
P2O5 content of triple superphosphate
Definition
44-52% P2O5 (0-46-0)
Term
Passive transport occurs along...
Definition
concentration and electrical (electrochemical) gradients
Term
Phloem cells are connected by...
Definition
sieve plates
Term
Phloem loading is stimulated by ______, especially at high pH (apoplast).
Definition
K
Term
Phloem loading is stimulated by potassium, especially at ______ pH (apoplast).
Definition
high
Term
Physical processes control these nutrients
Definition
-P
-etc.
Term
Polymer-coated compounds (Osmocote)
Definition
Coated N-P-K fertilizer granules
Term
Primary minerals
Definition
minerals that were already present in the parent material
Term
Q10 of S mineralization/immobilization
Definition
Q10=1.9
Term
Rate of uptake dependent on...
Definition
nutrient availability
Term
Regions with predominantly acidic soils
Definition
[image]
Term
Root interception can be enhanced by...
Definition
mycorrhiza
Term
S content of Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3)
Definition
14.4 % S
Term
S content of Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx)
Definition
45% S
Term
S content of Ammonium sulfate [(NH4)2SO4]
Definition
21% S
Term
S content of Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3]
Definition
26% S
Term
S content of Potassium sulfate (K2SO4)
Definition
18% S
Term
S content of Sul-Po-Mag (langbeinite)
Definition
22% S
Term
S content of elemental S
Definition
85 to 90% S
Term
S content of gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O)
Definition
18% S
Term
S content of manure
Definition
0.2 to 1.5 % S
Term
S content of potassium sulfate
Definition
18% S
Term
S content of single superphosphate
Definition
22% S
Term
S content of soils (%)
Definition
0.06 to 0.10 %
Term
S content of soils (lb S/A)
Definition
~ 1200 to 2000 lb S/A in upper 6 inches
Term
S content of triple superphosphate
Definition
very little S
Term
S deficiency is characterized by...
Definition
reduced plant growth rate, in which plants are...
-stunted
-thin-stemmed
-chlorotic
Term
S deficiency symptoms that can occur in cruciferous crops, such as cabbage, broccoli, and canola/rapeseed
Definition
-they initially develop a reddish color on the undersides of the leaves, where leaves are also cupped inward
-as the deficiency progresses, reddening of both upper and lower leaf surfaces occurs
Term
S deficient plants accumulate non protein N as...
Definition

- --NH2

-NO3-

Term
SO42- is transported faster in xylem or phloem?
Definition
xylem
Term
Se is essential to animals, but...
Definition
toxic at high concentrations in plants
Term
Secondary minerals
Definition
minerals that form in the soil
Term
Soil Fertility
Definition
Soils’ capacity to supply elements essential for plant growth
Term
Soil Productivity
Definition
Capacity of a soil to support the production of a specific crop
Term
Solution K is mainly in this form
Definition
ionic K+
Term
Source of K Minerals
Definition
Soluble salts deposits beneath soil surface
Term
Spin out
Definition
a compound used to reduce root growth
Term
Steenberg effect
Definition
when under severe deficiency, rapid increases in yield with added nutrient cause a small decrease in nutrient concentration
Term
Sulfur-coated urea (SCU)
Definition
Sulfur shell around each urea granule
Term
Sulfur-coated urea (SCU) designed to...
Definition
reduce leaching and denitrification
Term
Sulfuric acid has to be...
Definition
neutralized
Term
Summary of nitrate Assimilation
Definition
[image]
Term
Swine manure has a lot of ______, which compete w/ P
Definition
organic acids
Term
Symptoms of B deficiency depend on...
Definition
mobility in a particular species
Term
Symptoms of N deficiency may be similar to those of...
Definition
–Drought (older leaves abscise) –Mo deficiency (Mo needed for NO3- reduction) –S deficiency (required for synthesis of chlorophyll and many amino acids)
Term
TCP
Definition
tricalcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2)
Term
The bond between glutamate and cysteine that occurs in glutathione
Definition
pseudopeptide bond
Term
The bulk of Ca movement in the vascular tissue is thru...
Definition
the xylem
Term
The form of Fe used and brought into plant systems...
Definition
the Fe2+ form (ferrous)
Term
The immediate taking in of P that’s available creates...
Definition
a zone of low P c’tration
Term
The majority of Ca intake in plants could be ______, though there could be some ______
Definition
apoplastic
symplastic
Term
The p'synth process in green plants converts ______ into ______.
Definition
CO2 and H2O simple carbohydrates
Term
The phosphate that gets released supports...
Definition
the growth of the seed
Term
The reason some of the fertilizer doesn’t even get taken up
Definition
because it gets adsorbed onto the surface of soil particles
Term
There’s a whole class of ______ involved with transporting Ca
Definition
proteins
Term
This is pretty hard to do in an artificial setting, but plants can do it
Definition
splitting a water molecule
Term
Two possible routes for apoplastic uptake
Definition
-Elongation zone
-Emerging laterals
Term
Two separate long distance transport systems in plants
Definition
xylem and phloem
Term
UAN
Definition
urea ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizer)
Term
UAN solutions are OK with these substances
Definition
-PVC
-fiberglass
-stainless steel
-carbon steel
Term
UAN solutions are corrosive to these materials
Definition
Cu and Zn alloys, and to an extent, Al alloys
Term
UAP
Definition
urea-ammonium phosphate
Term
UGA method of titration
Definition
Add Ca(OH)2 in 1:1 mix -20 g soil (0.02 kg) -20 mL 0.01 M CaCl2 (measure pH1) -this is shaken for 30 minutes because you need that reaction time I think 1:1 means 1mg/mL
Term
US phosphate reserves
Definition
1,100 million tons
Term
Uptake is inhibited by high ______ (and stimulated by ______)
Definition
SO42- phosphate
Term
Uptake of K results from...
Definition
an electrochemical gradient
Term
Urea synthesis from arginine catabolism is one of the processes involved in...
Definition
the breakdown of amino acids (ask Dr. Malladi for clarification)
Term
Vacuolar potassium represents...
Definition
storage for future use (luxury consumption)
Term
Very high Cl levels may reduce uptake of these nutrients
Definition

-NO3-

-SO42-

Term
What's #10?
[image]
Definition
root cap
Term
What's #11?
[image]
Definition
mucigel sheath
Term
What's #12?
[image]
Definition
apex
Term
What's #13?
[image]
Definition
meristematic zone
Term
What's #14?
[image]
Definition
elongation zone
Term
What's #15?
[image]
Definition
maturation zone
Term
What's #1?
[image]
Definition
root hair
Term
What's #1?
[image]
Definition
shoot
Term
What's #2?
[image]
Definition
cortex
Term
What's #2?
[image]
Definition
root
Term
What's #3?
[image]
Definition
stele
Term
What's #3?
[image]
Definition
primart root
Term
What's #4?
[image]
Definition
xylem
Term
What's #4?
[image]
Definition
lateral root
Term
What's #5?
[image]
Definition
phloem
Term
What's #5?
[image]
Definition
root hairs
Term
What's #6?
[image]
Definition
endodermis w/ casparian strip
Term
What's #6?
[image]
Definition
root tip
Term
What's #7?
[image]
Definition
epidermis
Term
What's #7?
[image]
Definition
root cap
Term
What's #8?
[image]
Definition
region of rapid cell division
Term
What's #9?
[image]
Definition
quiescent center (few cell divisions)
Term
When there’s no more of this, there’s no more oxidation of S
Definition
oxygen
Term
When you apply P, how much is taken up?
Definition
only about 20% is taken up
Term
YS
Definition
yellow stripe
Term
Zn deficiency causes short internodes, which can cause...
Definition
some stunting
Term
Zn is transported in the (xylem or phloem) as ______
Definition

xylem

Zn2+

Term
Zn taken up as...
Definition
Zn2+
Term
a bad effect of cleaner air
Definition
more S deficiency
Term
a common function of Fe compounds regarding oxygen and water during respiration
Definition
reduction of oxygen to water during respiration
Term
a common way CaSO4 precipitates on top of the CaCO3
Definition
CaSO4 in the form of needles on top of CaCO3 in the form of spiral growth
Term
a deficiency high Ni can induce
Definition
Fe deficiency (interveinal chlorosis)
Term
a deficiency that can be induced by Mn toxicity
Definition
Fe deficiency
Term
a depiction of phytate
Definition
[image]
Term
a form of S other than SO4-2 that can be taken up by plant roots
Definition
thiosulfate (S2O3-2)
Term
a good effect of flooding
Definition
increases the availability of some nutrients, such as Fe and P
Term
a good thing about K fixation
Definition
can conserve K, which can later be released
Term
a loading that's stimulated by K
Definition
phloem loading, especially at high pH (apoplast).
Term
a mechanism used by grass roots to tolerate low Fe availability
Definition
using phytosiderophore-Fe complexes to release amino acids called phytosiderophores w/ a high affinity for Fe+3
Term
a molecule in plants that contains Cu
Definition
plastocyanin
Term
a nutrient that is not measured in Georgia
Definition
S
Term
a place S can accumulate
Definition
deeper in the soil; sometimes, roots can access this
Term
a place in the plant cell where phosphate can be stored when there's more phosphate than needed
Definition
vacuole
Term
a protein in the chloroplasts that S is a vital part of
Definition
ferredoxin (an Fe-S protein)
Term
a reason Fe is important for chlorrophyll
Definition
needed for chlorophyll synthesis
Term
a reason some say silicon may be important to plants
Definition
Some say that w/o silicon, plants may become susceptible to pathogens and/or injury
Term
a species where B is more mobile
Definition
apple
Term
a species where B is not very mobile
Definition
walnut
Term
a symptom of B deficiency
Definition
leaf tips getting pink, such as in cereal rye
Term
a transformation of S that causes soil acidity
Definition
mineralization
Term
a transformation of S that increases soil pH
Definition
SO4-2 uptake
Term
a type of 2:1:1 clay mineral
Definition
chlorite
Term
a type of soluble Al that's toxic
Definition
Al(OH)4-
Term
a way around the problem of sieve tube elements getting blocked
Definition
material usually gets around it
Term
above the critical pH, you don’t see much...
Definition
aluminum
Term
abundance of Fe
Definition
4th most abundant, comprising about 5% of the Earth's crust
Term
abundance of hormones in phloem tissue
Definition
pretty abundant
Term
acid
Definition
donates protons (H+)
Term
active acidity
Definition
H+ in soil solution
Term
activity of nitrate reductase depends on...
Definition
-nitrate
-light
-carbohydrates
Term
acute symptoms of S toxicity in plants
Definition
membrane disruption and necrosis (generally spotty in appearance)
Term
additions of OM to these soils can improve Fe availability
Definition
well-drained soils
Term
adsorption
Definition
goes from solution to surface
Term
adsorption of SO42- vs. pH
Definition
Adsorption decreases with increasing pH (6)
Term
advantage of Fertilizers containing only nitrate
Definition
no soil acidification
Term
advantage of Sul-Po-Mag (langbeinite)
Definition
has S and Mg
Term
advantages of K2SO4 over KCl
Definition
-supplies S
-has lower salt index than KCl
Term
advantages of Slow release N fertilizers
Definition
-release rate more closely matches plant requirements
-no extra N in soil (less leaching)
-less frequent applications
Term
advantages of potassium phosphates
Definition
-they are high analysis -they have a low salt index -useful for preparation of clear fluid fertilizers high in K2O -polyphosphate as a P source -well suited for use on potatoes and other crops sensitive to excessive amounts of Cl-
Term
after bacteria get into the root, this allows for more exchange of material
Definition
bacteria infiltrate internal cells as well; bacteria start invading root system
Term
after the excessive growth of plants, algae, and other stuff due to such excessive N, this leads to depleted oxygen supply
Definition
microbes later lead to depleted oxygen supply
Term
agriculture depends on...
Definition
soil productivity
Term
all of the N fixing organisms contain this enzyme
Definition
nitrogenase
Term
all the plant cells are connected by...
Definition
plasmodesmata
Term
aluminum starts to appear in the exchangeable process at this pH
Definition
4.8
Term
ammonia
Definition
NH3
Term
ammonia volatilization
Definition
ammonium turning into ammonia that gets into the air
Term
ammoniacal nitrogen
Definition
nitrogen in the form of ammonium and ammonia; can be used to determine pH
Term
ammonium can be incorporated into various amino acids, such as...
Definition
-glutamate
-aspartate
-glutamine
-asparagine
Term
ammonium gets taken up thru...
Definition
the roots
Term
ammonium phosphates account for how much of world N fert use?
Definition
about 5%
Term
ammonium polyphosphate can be used with urea ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizer) (UAN) applied in a...
Definition
band
Term
ammonium polyphosphate can be used with...
Definition
urea ammonium nitrate (liquid fertilizer) (UAN) applied in a band
Term
ammonium sulfate is how much of world's fertilizer use?
Definition
about 3%
Term
ammonium uptake
Definition
to me, it seems to be a type of immobilization
Term
amount at which B toxicity can occur
Definition
May occur at concentrations only slightly higher than those needed to prevent deficiency; therefore, must have just the right amount
Term
amount of Al in soil
Definition
Present in high concentrations in the soil; seems to be 2nd most abundant behind Si
Term
amount of B in manure
Definition
Low concentrations (0.001 to 0.005%)
Term
amount of Cl in manure
Definition
low c'trations
Term
amount of Cl in soil for plants
Definition
almost always present in adequate amounts
Term
amount of Cl supplied by precipitation
Definition
10 to 30 kg/ha in precipitation
Term
amount of Co that's needed
Definition
Co needed in ppb amounts; any greater can lead to toxicity
Term
amount of Diammonium phosphate (DAP) that should be used with seed
Definition
Use < 10 kg N/ha with seed
Term
amount of Fe in soil
Definition
total soil Fe varies widely (1-55%)
Term
amount of Fe in the soil solution
Definition
very low; 10-6-10-20 M Fe+3, depending on pH
Term
amount of K present in cytosol
Definition
~100 mM
Term
amount of Mg in plants that is in chlorophyll
Definition
15-20% of total Mg in plants
Term
amount of Mn in the cell
Definition
When Mn is in the cell, it don’t really accumulate much in the cytoplasm
Term
amount of Mn vs. amount of Mg
Definition
Mn present in much larger quantities
Term
amount of Mo in manure
Definition
Low concentrations (0.0001 to 0.0005 %)
Term
amount of Mo in soil
Definition
Present in low concentrations (< 1 ppm)
Term
amount of N gas vs. pH
Definition
amount of N gas increases as you become more alkaline
Term
amount of P in manure that is plant available
Definition
About 50-90% P plant available
Term
amount of P needed to obtain good yield
Definition
0.003 to 0.3 mg P/L
Term
amount of S crops require
Definition
5 to 30 kg S ha-1
Term
amount of S released yearly from OM
Definition
5 to 15 kg S ha-1
Term
amount of S that's in organic matter
Definition
95%
Term
amount of SO42- in soil solution
Definition
5-20 mg/L
Term
amount of Si in plants
Definition
Si levels can be 10% of the plant dry weight
Term
amount of V normally present in plants
Definition
1 ppm
Term
amount of V required by plants
Definition
< 2 ppb
Term
amount of biuret that can be tolerated
Definition
up to 2%
Term
amount of charge on 1:1 clays that's pH dependent due to broken edges
Definition
>50%
Term
amount of charge on 1:1 clays that's permanent due to isomorphic substitution
Definition
<50%
Term
amount of charge on 2:1 clays that's pH dependent due to broken edges
Definition
5-10%
Term
amount of charge on 2:1 clays that's permanent due to isomorphic substitution
Definition
90-95%
Term
amount of citrate-soluble P in rock phosphate
Definition
5-17% citrate soluble
Term
amount of exchangeable sodium vs. dispersiveness of the clay
Definition
the more exchangeable sodium, the more dispersive the clay
Term
amount of nitrate leaching depends on...
Definition
- Rate, timing of N fertilization
- Nitrification inhibitors; some fertilizers come with these and they last for about 2 weeks
- Crop uptake; reduces nitrate leaching
- Soil characteristics
- Precipitation patterns
Term
amount of organic matter vs. places for nutrient retention
Definition
increasing organic matter increases places for nutrient retention
Term
amount of plants that form mycorrhizal associations
Definition
>80% of plants
Term
amount of potential acidity vs. rate of change in active acidity
Definition
the more potential acidity, the slower the change in active acidity

the less potential acidity, the faster the change in active acidity
Term
amount of soil K that's available to plants
Definition
about 2%
Term
amount of soil K that's not available to plants
Definition
about 98%
Term
amount of total P in manure that is organic
Definition
10 to 70% of total P is organic
Term
amount of water-soluble P in rock phosphate
Definition
no water-soluble P
Term
amount of weathering vs. amount of Ca in soil
Definition
low weathering, high Ca; high weathering, low Ca
Term
amounts of these amino acids increase with increasing S content in leaves
Definition
cysteine and methionine
Term
an advantage of the UGA method for measuring soil pH
Definition
this gets you close to the true pH, no matter how much salt
Term
an effect of K deficiency that often goes undetected and why
Definition
reduced p'synth because that's before visual symptoms
Term
an effect of blossom-end rot
Definition
Blossom-end rot leaves fruits susceptible for infection; a variety of different pathogens can infect the vulnerable tissue
Term
an element is considered essential to plant growth and development if...
Definition
-the element is directly involved in the nutrition of the plant
-a deficiency makes it impossible for the plant to complete its life cycle, and
-a deficiency is specific to the element and can only be prevented or corrected by supplying the element
Term
an enzyme for which S is essential for the synthesis of it
Definition
coenzyme A
Term
an enzyme that needs Mg and why
Definition
-Rubisco
-needs Mg to activate it so that it can be effective in p’synth
Term
an example of N remobilization within plants
Definition
some N stored within older leaves gets remobilized to where it's needed
Term
an example of a 2:1 clay that fixes K
Definition
illite
Term
an example of regulation of nitrogen uptake
Definition
-High N uptake rates result in high N levels in the leaves
-Leaves contain high levels of amino acids
-Amino acids are transported back to the roots
-Amino acids inhibit nitrogen uptake by the roots
Term
an important function of antipiorters in plant cells
Definition
can help mitigate toxicities inside the cells
Term
an inducible P transporter
Definition
PHT1 transporters
Term
analysis of these plant parts provides an indication of nutrient reserves in plants
Definition
-petioles
-stem sections
-leaf midribs
Term
anatomy of a dicot root
Definition
[image]
Term
anatomy of a monocot root
Definition
[image]
Term
anatomy of a sieve tube in plants
Definition
[image]
Term
anion exchange capacity (AEC)
Definition
Total amount of positive charges
Term
another detail about potassium nitrate
Definition
Low salt effect (used in tobacco)
Term
another nutrient that affects Zn
Definition
P
Term
another thing that can happen in plants as a result of Cu deficiency
Definition
collapsing of the outermost cells
Term
apatites
Definition
rock phosphates
Term
apoplast
Definition
space outside plasma membrane, even the space costituted by dead functioning xylem tissue
Term
appearance of Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3]
Definition
clear liquid
Term
apply lime based on...
Definition
pH
Term
apply lime how long in advance?
Definition
3-6 months
Term
are there B transporters in plants?
Definition
yes, they have been identified
Term
artificial sources of N cause this
Definition
increased growth of plants, algae, and other stuff
Term
at a low pH, this adsorption is stronger
Definition
the adsorption to the Fe oxides
Term
at the cellular level, plants can do this in response to nutrient deficiencies
Definition
make more of certain kinds of transporters and increase the concentration of them, such as the specific one for P when there's a shortage of P
Term
at this depth, you retain nitrate
Definition
below a meter or so
Term
atom
Definition
smallest unit of matter that maintains the distinguishing features of an element.

Example: N (nitrogen)
Term
atomic #
Definition
Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
Term
atomic mass unit
Definition
1/12 mass of the nucleus of carbon (amu)
Term
atomic weight
Definition
mass of atom in amu

Example:
C → 12 amu
N → 14 amu
H → 1 amu
Term
atomic weight of N
Definition
14
Term
availability of CaCO3-CaSO4 vs. pH
Definition
Availability increases as pH decreases (CaCO3 more soluble)
Term
availability of single superphosphate in the US
Definition
not available in the US
Term
bacteria can also use this for reduction
Definition
ferric iron
Term
bacterial enzyme that requires Mo
Definition
nitrogenase
Term
base
Definition
accepts protons (H+)
Term
base saturation (BS)
Definition
% of total CEC occupied by Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, and Na+
Term
be careful of this when doing biological tests to evaluate plant health
Definition
be careful extrapolating results to other conditions
Term
because of how K exists in plants, K functions are related to this in plant cells
Definition
solution ionic strength
Term
behavior of Ca compared with Mg in soil
Definition
very similar
Term
behavior of ammonium compared to behavior of K+
Definition
Ammonium behaves very similarly to K+ in the soil
Term
best conditions for ammonia volatilization...
Definition
windy and hot
Term
biological N fixation can be inhibited by...
Definition
–Low soil pH
–Low Mo (component of nitrogenase)
–High N
–Low carbohydrate supply (low light, drought, low temperature)
Term
biological tests to evaluate plant nutrition are easier for what thing than what other thing?
Definition
easier for plant nutrient content than for fertilizer rates
Term
bottom line for signaling w/ Ca
Definition
the initial change is sensed downstream
Term
bottom line regarding Zn in plants
Definition
there’s quite a few functions of Zn in plant system
Term
brucite
Definition
chlorite w/ a Mg hydroxide layer
Term
buffer solution
Definition
mix of equal amounts of conjugate acid and conjugate base that resists pH changes; this is the important concept for soil
Term
buffer solution method of determining lime requirement
Definition
add a buffer, measure pH
Term
buffering capacity vs. nutrient adsorption
Definition
when you have a bigger buffering capacity, you have more nutrients being adsorbed onto the soil particles
Term
c'tration in plant tissue where Fe deficiency occurs
Definition
<50ppm
Term
c'tration in plant tissue where Fe toxicity can occur
Definition
> 300 ppm
Term
c'tration of Mg in soil
Definition
Present in relatively high concentrations in most soils
Term
c'trations of Mo that can be toxic to cattle and sheep
Definition
as low as 15-20ppm
Term
can phosphate and potash resources get depleted?
Definition
yes
Term
casparian strip found in...
Definition
endodermis
Term
casparian strip is (hydrophobic or hydrophilic)
Definition
hydrophobic
Term
cations that can interfere with Mg availability
Definition
High levels of K+ or NH4+ can reduce availability of Mg
Term
cells in the maturation zone no longer do this
Definition
grow or divide
Term
change in CEC of clay vs. change in CEC of organic C as pH increases
Definition
CEC of OM increases faster than the CEC of clay with increasing pH
Term
change in pH vs. change in c'tration of Fe+2
Definition
for each pH unit increase, Fe+2 c'tration decreases a hundredfold, which is similar to other divalent cations
Term
change in pH vs. change in c'tration of Fe+3
Definition
for each pH unit increase, Fe+3 c'tration decreases a thousandfold
Term
characteristic of soil particles that affects oxidation and how fast the pH decreases in response to SO42-
Definition
Particle size affects oxidation and how fast the pH decreases; large particle size slows down the release
Term
characteristics of root morphology and architecture that can have effect on nutrient uptake
Definition
-Root length, thickness
-Branching
Term
characteristics of the soil where rice tends to be grown
Definition
The soil where rice is tends to be more acidic and have more iron
Term
chart of N, P, and K in Animal Manures
Definition
[image]
Term
chart showing pH related to nutrient supply
Definition
[image]
Term
chart showing some details of normal, saline, sodic, and saline-sodic soils
Definition
[image]
Term
chelated Fe diffuses to the root surface in response to...
Definition
c'tration gradient
Term
chemical formula for monoammonium phosphate
Definition
NH4H2PO4
Term
chemical formula for triple superphosphate
Definition
Ca(H2PO4)2
Term
chemical name for single superphosphate
Definition
monocalcium phosphate
Term
chemical name for triple superphosphate
Definition
monocalcium phosphate
Term
chemical used for measuring S in Australia
Definition
0.25 M KCl
Term
chemical used for measuring S in New Zealand
Definition
0.2 M KH2PO4
Term
chlorophyll meters can be used to estimate the status of these nutrients in a crop
Definition
-N
-S
-K
Term
chronic symptoms of S toxicity
Definition
-sulfite accumulation in leaves
-chlorosis
-growth and yield reduction
-early senescence
Term
citrate-insoluble P
Definition
residue insoluble in 1N ammonium citrate
Term
citrate-soluble P
Definition
residue soluble in 1N ammonium citrate
Term
climate factors that affect plant growth and yield
Definition
-rain
-temp
-light
-wind
-etc.
Term
collect soil samples in this container
Definition
clean, plastic container
Term
color and odor of Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx)
Definition
Black solution with H2S odor
Term
color of potassium chloride
Definition
Red if not refined; white if highly refined
Term
composition of 2:1:1 clay minerals in acid soils
Definition
interlayer Al hydroxide sheet in addition to the 2:1 structure
Term
composition of 2:1:1 clay minerals in basic soils
Definition
interlayer Mg hydroxide sheet in addition to the 2:1 structure
Term
composition of UAN
Definition
about half urea and half ammonium nitrate
Term
compost has a 30:1 ratio, but what's the disadvantage?
Definition
it breaks down quickly in the soil
Term
conditions in which Mn toxicity can occur
Definition
-low pH
-waterlogged soils
Term
conditions in which Zn toxicity occurs
Definition
-Generally occurs at concentrations above 150 - 200 ppm
-Most common at low pH
Term
conditions in which measuring SO42- is not reliable and why
Definition
humid regions because of leaching
Term
conditions under which B deficiency can occur
Definition
-high pH
-dry conditions
Term
conditions under which Ca deficiency symptoms are more common
Definition
drought conditions (reduces transpiration)
Term
conditions under which severe Mo deficiencies can occur
Definition
dry conditions
Term
conditions when calcium phosphates are not soluble
Definition
alkaline conditions
Term
coprecipitation of S as CaSO4 mainly happens when...
Definition
you have lotta CaCO3
Term
corn does better on fumigated or unfumigated soil?
Definition
unfumigated
Term
countries with significant amounts of rock phosphate
Definition
-USA
-Morocco
-Russia
-S.Africa
-China
Term
country with the most rock phosphate
Definition
Morocco
Term
criteria for importance of nutrients in plant life cycle
Definition
1: importance in plant growth and development
2: involved in the a plant’s biochemical or physiological process
Term
critical concentration of a nutrient in a plant may depend on...
Definition
weather and cropping conditions
Term
critical range
Definition
the nutrient concentration in the plant below which a yield response to added nutrients occurs
Term
critical relative humidity (CRH)
Definition
relative humidity at which urea dissolves
Term
crop K2SO4 is commonly used on
Definition
-Cl- sensitive crops, like tomatoes and tobacco -tree fruits and veggies
Term
crop factors that affect plant growth and yield
Definition
-variety
-planting date
-pests
-etc.
Term
crops in which B is important
Definition
high value hort crops
Term
current estimates state that ______% of future crop production increases will come from ______ compared to ______.
Definition
90%
intensification
expansion of cropland
Term
cytoplasm needs pH of...
Definition
7.2
Term
deficiencies of these nutrients can cause chlorosis
Definition
-N
-S
-Mg
-Fe
-Mo
Term
deficient
Definition
when the concentration of an element is low enough to severely limit yield and distinct deficiency symptoms are visible
Term
denitrification
Definition
NO3- turning into N2
Term
denitrification
Definition
nitrate turning into nitrogen gas or nitrous oxide 2NO3- + 2H+ --> N2 + 21/2 O2 + H2O
Term
depiction of 2ndary active transport
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Ca transport in plant cells
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Exchangeable and Non-Exchangeable K in illite
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Exchangeable and Non-Exchangeable K in mica
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of N fixation using nitrogenase
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Nitrogen movement and assimilation at the whole-plant level
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Primary Active Transport in Plants
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a Long-Distance Feedback Mechanism
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a Sodium-proton antiporter
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a stomatal closing
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a stomatal opening
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a uniporter
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of cells in the endodermis
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of combination strategy of Fe uptake
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of cysteine
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of ectomycchoriza
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of endomycchoriza
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of field scanning of electrical conductivity
Definition
[image]

the currents traveling between the disks that are further apart go deeper into the soil
Term
depiction of flow of P in United States after WW2
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of flow of P in United States before WW2
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of forms of K in soil
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of how Ca helps bind proteins
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of how S is mined
Definition
[image]
[image]
Term
depiction of how phosphate is incorporated into ATP
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of how plants take up HPO42- and H2PO4- through a symporter in secondary active transport
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of interaction of fertilizer with soil
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of ion movement in soil
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of micronutrient being sequestered by polyphosphates or pyrophosphates
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of nodule formation on legume roots
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of passive transport across membrane
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of phospholipid structure
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of phytate synthesis
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of plant cells
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of primary active transport across membrane
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of primary active transport in plants
Definition
see slide 7 of the powerpoint titled "Nutrient Uptake - II", but be sure to remove that white block
Term
depiction of proteoid roots
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of signaling that uses Ca
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of strategy 1 of Fe uptake in plants
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of strategy 2 of Fe uptake in plants
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of symporter
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the Effect of P-solubilizing Bacteria on Yield compared to chemical fertilizers
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the P cycle in soil
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the challenge of P fertilization in soils
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the difference between roots under nutrient deficiency and roots not under nutrient deficiency
Definition
see slide 16 of the powerpoint titled "Nutrient Uptake - II"
Term
depiction of the global P cycle
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the process of recovering P from broiler litter
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the shaft mining process of mining potash
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the solution mining process of mining potash
Definition
[image]
Term
depth of 1 acre furrow slice
Definition
6in
Term
depth to sample in pastures and no-till
Definition
4 inches (10 cm)
Term
depth to sample in tilled fields
Definition
6 inches (15 cm)
Term
description of intergrade 2:1 minerals
Definition
-similar to smectites and vermiculites except the interlayer area contains discontinuous "islands" of chlorite
-non-expansive and exhibit a much lower CEC than than vermiculites and smectites
Term
desorption
Definition
goes from surface to soultion
Term
details about testing fresh tissue in the field
Definition
-tests for specific nutrients (N, P, K)
-quick and often not very accurate
Term
details about total analysis of plant tissue
Definition
-tests for lab analysis of overall nutrient concentrations of tissues
-takes longer, but accurate
Term
deveolpment of mycorrhizae can be inhibited by some nutrients such as...
Definition
P
Term
diagram of potential and active adidity in soil
Definition
[image]
Term
different labs use different ______ to analyze soil
Definition
extractants
Term
diffusability of Mg2+ in plants
Definition
About 70% of Mg2+ is diffusible (often associated with organic acids)
Term
diffusion
Definition
low solubility ions move only by random thermal motion; this is very slow, only 1-2 cm/season
Term
diffusion as a mechanism of nutrient movement to roots
Definition
low solubility ions move only by random thermal motion
Term
diffusion of K vs. diffusion of P
Definition
-potassium diffuses much faster than phosphorus
Term
diffusion of these Fe ions occurs
Definition
Fe2+ and Fe3+
Term
direction of transport in the xylem
Definition
unidirectional (roots to shoots for nutrients)
Term
disadvantage of Slow release N fertilizers
Definition
cost
Term
disadvantage of using chlorophyll meters
Definition
does not tell you which nutrient is causing the low chlorophyll
Term
disadvantage of using manure to supply Cl
Definition
Cl is easily leached from manures, just like K
Term
dispersiveness of the clay vs. hydraulic conductivity
Definition
the more dispersive the clay, the less the hydraulic conductivity
Term
distribution of nutrients in plants
Definition
may differ among different parts of the plant
Term
disulfide bonds
Definition
bonds of --S--S-- between polypeptide chains within a protein causing the protein to fold
Term
do animals have mechanisms to manage ammonium?
Definition
yes
Term
do this to the critical listed pH
Definition
add 0.6 to it
Term
do this with lime for a faster rxn
Definition
mix it with the soil
Term
does P2O5 exist in fertilizer or soil?
Definition
no
Term
does hydroponics use silicon?
Definition
no
Term
does hydroponics use silicon?
Definition
no
Term
does sulfur have an atmospheric part?
Definition
yes
Term
does the presence of CaCO3 alone induce Fe deficiency?
Definition
not necessarily
Term
doing this can cause B deficiency
Definition
overliming
Term
double acid
Definition
0.05 N HCl + 0.025N H2SO4
Term
dry weight content of plants
Definition
normally 1-5%
Term
effect of K deficiency on growth
Definition
Reduced leaf, stem, and fruit growth
Term
effect of K deficiency relating to drought
Definition
more susceptible
Term
effect of UAN dribbling
Definition
leaves a yellow streak where it burned it, but didn‘t kill it; disappears soon after
Term
effect of adequate K on crop yield and resistance to disease and insect infestation
Definition
positive effect
Term
effect of compost on K
Definition
usually no significant effect on K availability
Term
effect of disulfide bridge
Definition
has effect on shape and properties of protein
Term
effect of humic acid on K
Definition
increases K availability
Term
effect of pH on Cu2+
Definition
for each unit of pH increase, the c'tration of Cu2+ in soil decreases 100-fold
Term
effect of pH on Fe2+ c'tration in soil solution
Definition
with each unit of pH increase, the c'tration of Fe2+ decreases 100-fold
Term
effect of pH on Fe3+ c'tration in soil solution
Definition
with each unit of pH increase, the c'tration of Fe3+ decreases 1000-fold
Term
effect of pH on Mg uptake
Definition
Uptake of Mg reduced at low pH
Term
effect of pH on Mn2+
Definition
for each unit of pH increase, the amount of Mn2+ decreases 100-fold
Term
effect of pH on Zn2+ in solution
Definition
with each unit of pH increase, the c'tration of Zn2+ decreases 100-fold
Term
effect of pH on availability of B
Definition
B availability decreases as pH increases
Term
effective CEC (ECEC)
Definition
what’s actually working in the soil
Term
effects of SO42- in vacuoles
Definition
Usually does not have toxic effects
Term
effects of Se in humans and animals
Definition
Has well-documented health benefits to people and animals; small amounts have anti cancer properties and large amounts seem to have the opposite effect
Term
efficiency of iron transport from roots to shoots
Definition
Iron not efficiently transported from roots to shoots
Term
elemental S occurs beneath...
Definition
a limestone cap
Term
endomycorrhiza
Definition
extends surface area of roots; penetrates plant cells (widespread)

-helps move the nutrients inside the cell
Term
environmental conditions that are often associated with Fe chlorosis
Definition
cool, rainy weather when soil moisture is high and soil aeration is poor
Term
enzyme used to reduce nitrate
Definition
nitrate reductase (NR)
Term
equivalent
Definition
Quantity that will release, react with, or be equivalent to 6.02 x 1023 hydrogen ions (H+)
Term
essential macronutrients in order of abundance in plants
Definition
1: H
2: C
3: O
4: N
5: K
6: Ca
7: Mg
8: P
9: S
Term
essential micronutrients in order of abundance in plants
Definition
1: Cl
2: Fe
3: B
4: Mn
5: Zn
6: Cu
7: Ni
8: Mo
Term
essential nutrient
Definition
nutrient needed to complete life cycle
Term
essential role of Ca in plant cells
Definition
it's essential to cell wall membrane structure and permeability
Term
essential role of Ca in plant nutrition
Definition
essential for translocation of carbohydrates and nutrients
Term
essentiality of V in higher plants
Definition
Essentiality not established in higher plants (but may stimulate growth)
Term
ester
Definition
R-COO-R
Term
example of how Ca regulates cation uptake
Definition
K and Na are taken up in roughly equal amounts in the absence of Ca, but when Ca is present, K uptake greatly exceeds Na uptake
Term
example of how K source can affect leaching
Definition
K bonded to SO42- better retained than K bonded to Cl-
Term
example of isomorphic substitution in the octahedral layer
Definition
Mg2+ or Fe2+ replacing Al3+
Term
example of isomorphic substitution in the tetrahedral layer
Definition
Al3+ replacing Si4+
Term
examples of Adaptations in Nutrient Uptake
Definition
-Adaptations in Nutrient Uptake
-Regulation of Nutrient Uptake
-Increase in nutrient transporters in roots under nutrient deficiency
Term
examples of regulation of uptake in plants
Definition
-High N uptake rates result in high N levels in the leaves
-Leaves contain high levels of amino acids
-Amino acids are transported back to the roots
-Amino acids inhibit nitrogen uptake by the roots
Term
excessive nutrient concentration can cause this, which can also influence yield
Definition
an imbalance in other essential nutrients
Term
excessive or toxic
Definition
when the concentration of essential or other elements is high enough to reduce plant growth and yield
Term
external factors plants have to deal with
Definition
-CO2 c'tration -light -heat -water -nutrients
Term
factors affecting plant growth and yield
Definition
-climate
-crop
-soil
Term
factors of Root morphology and architecture that have an effect on nutrient uptake
Definition
-Root length, thickness
-Branching
Term
factors that affect hydrolysis of phosphates
Definition
-Temperature
-moisture
-pH
Term
ferredoxin
Definition
an Fe-S protein in the chloroplasts
Term
ferredoxin produced as a result of...
Definition
p'synth
Term
ferretin
Definition
protein in which lots of iron can be stored
Term
fixation of P
Definition
precipitation or adsorption
Term
for which type of clay is pH more important? 1:1 or 2:1?
Definition
1:1
Term
forages in which Mo levels are higher
Definition
dry forages
Term
forms of Fe that can occur in soil
Definition
-mineral Fe
-soil solution Fe
Term
forms of K in soil
Definition
-primary minerals
-non-exchangeable K
-exchangeable K
-solution K
Term
forms of P in soil
Definition
1. P in Soil Solution
2. Organic P
3. Inorganic P
Term
forms of P that are taken up by plants
Definition
HPO42- or H2PO4-
Term
forms of Reduced Inorganic S
Definition
S2- and S0
Term
forms of S in soil
Definition
-organic matter -sulfate salts such as gypsum (CaSO4) -Some S as pyrite in coal mining and swamps (FeS2) -Mineral form of S taken up by plants is sulfate: SO42-
Term
forms of feldspar
Definition
-orthoclase
-microcline
Term
forms of mica
Definition
-muscovite
-biotite
Term
forms of soil K
Definition
-solution K
-exchangeble K
-nonexchangeable K
-mineral K
Term
forms that clay minerals exist in
Definition
-1:1
-2:1
-2:1:1
Term
formula for Sul-Po-Mag (langbeinite)
Definition
K2SO4.2MgSO4
Term
formula for diammonium phosphate
Definition
(NH4)2HPO4
Term
formula for phosphoric acid
Definition
H3PO4
Term
formula for potassium nitrate
Definition
KNO3
Term
formula for potassium sulfate
Definition
K2SO4
Term
formula for pyrophosphoric acid
Definition
H4P2O7
Term
formula for single superphosphate
Definition
Ca(H2PO4)2
Term
formula of potassium phosphate
Definition
KH2PO4, K2HPO4
Term
frequency of Mo toxicity
Definition
very uncommon
Term
function of ATPase
Definition
pumps hydrogen ions across the plasmalemma
Term
function of Al in plants
Definition
No biochem function identified yet
Term
function of K in carbohydrate transport
Definition
helps with translocation
Term
function of K in stomatal movement
Definition
helps with opening and closing
Term
function of Mn in p'synth
Definition
Involved in photosynthetic reactions (splitting of water)
Term
function of V in algae and maybe some plants
Definition
function isn’t clear, but promotes photosynthesis
Term
function of nitrate reductase (NR)
Definition
Catalyzes the reduction of nitrate to nitrite
Term
function of nitrite reductase (NiR)
Definition
Catalyzes the reduction of nitrite to ammonium (light dependent)
Term
function of the GS-GOGAT cycle
Definition
used to incorporate ammonia
Term
function of the cortex
Definition
nutrients can be taken up into the symplast
Term
function of the endodermis
Definition
barrier for uncontrolled uptake; kinda limits the uptake of unneccessary substances

also limits leakage of nutrients
Term
function of the pericycle
Definition
generates lateral roots
Term
function of the phloem
Definition
transport from the shoot (flows down)
Term
function of the root hairs (epidermis)
Definition
facilitate uptake
Term
function of the xylem
Definition
transport to the shoot (flows up)
Term
function(s) of Cu in plants
Definition
Redox reactions
Term
function(s) of Fe in plants
Definition
-Chlorophyll synthesis
-Redox reactions photosynthesis/respiration
Term
function(s) of Mn in plants
Definition
-Enzymes
-photosynthesis
-respiration
Term
function(s) of Ni in plants
Definition
Urease enzyme
Term
function(s) of Zn in plants
Definition
Enzyme activation
Term
functions of B in plants
Definition
-New cell development in meristems; important for cell division; important for cell wall; important for pectin
-Pollination; you need B at the right amount for pollen growth
-Involved with translocation of sugar, starch, N, and P; better transport in phloem when complexed w/ B
Term
functions of Mn in plants
Definition

-Similar to Mg2+ (can replace each other in some cases); Mn can act as a cofactor

+Can form ATP bridges between ATP and enzymes

-Activates enzymes in the respiratory pathway (as well as other enzymes)

-Involved in photosynthetic reactions (splitting of water)

Term
gaseous forms of N
Definition
-N2O -NO -N2
Term
gibbsite
Definition
chlorite w/ an Al hydroxide layer
Term
gradual release of K from the inside surfaces of hydrous mica results in the formation of...
Definition
hydrous mica and eventually vermicullite
Term
grass tetany aka hypomagnesia
Definition
an abnormally low level of blood Mg
Term
great risks caused by agricultural expansion
Definition
-biodiversity
-soil erosion
-other factors impacting ecosystem health
Term
grey speck in cereals
Definition
grey spots on the lower part of the leaves
Term
group of molecules Fe is an important structural component of
Definition
porphyrin molecules
Term
growth of root hairs affected by...
Definition
nutrient supply
Term
guard cells on leaves open when ______ with water and close when ______ with water
Definition
turgid
flaccid
Term
heating soil does this to the edges of 2:1 minerals
Definition
warps the edges
Term
high fertilization with this nutrient can make B deficiency worse
Definition
high K fertilization
Term
high levels of these cations can reduce Ca uptake and translocation
Definition
K+ and NH4+
Term
how 2:1 minerals fix ammonium
Definition
ammonium gets stuck in between the sheets of 2:1 minerals binding to the CEC sites
Term
how Al and Fe oxide minerals can adsorb H2PO4-
Definition
thru rxns that result in chemical bonds that are non-electrostatic
Term
how B deficiency can affect fruit
Definition
Fruit growth may be inhibited; may be smaller fruit
Term
how B gets released from B minerals
Definition
weathering
Term
how B helps keep the plant together
Definition
B helps to keep cell wall material intact
Term
how B helps pectin
Definition
Boron bridges some kinds of bonds; helps keep units intact in pectin
Term
how B is important for nutrient transport
Definition
Involved with translocation of sugar, starch, N, and P; better transport in phloem when complexed w/ B
Term
how B is important for plant growth
Definition
-New cell development in meristems
-important for cell division
-important for cell wall
-important for pectin
Term
how B is important for pollination
Definition
you need B at the right amount for pollen growth
Term
how B toxicity happens when B is not mobile
Definition
Where not mobile, B stays in same place and builds up to toxic levels
Term
how CEC affects Ca and Mg availability
Definition
higher CEC means higher Ca and Mg
Term
how Ca affects cells
Definition
-Provides stability and integrity to membranes (leaky with low calcium, which interacts with polar phosphate heads of lipids)
-Important component of cell walls (forms cross-links between negatively-charged groups)
-Because of the importance in cell walls and membranes, Ca is needed for cell elongation
Term
how Ca can impede other cations
Definition
competes with Mg2+ for binding sites on proteins
Term
how Ca causes malformation of storage tissues in many fruits and veggie crops
Definition
accumulation of carbohydrates in leaves, which decreases carbohydrate content of stems and roots, which impairs normal root function (i.e. water and nutrient absorption) because of low energy supply, thus causing malformation of storage tissues in many fruits and veggie crops
Term
how Ca deficiency affects roots
Definition
accumulation of carbohydrates in leaves, which decreases carbohydrate content of stems and roots, which impairs normal root function (i.e. water and nutrient absorption) because of low energy supply, thus causing malformation of storage tissues in many fruits and veggie crops
Term
how Ca deficiency causes tip burn in lettuce
Definition
Collapse of cells as a result of Ca deficiency causes this
Term
how Ca exists in the soil solution
Definition
Ca2+
Term
how Ca helps hold the plant together
Definition
Ca in sufficient amounts helps with the pectin substances and holding the cell wall together
Term
how Ca helps with messages
Definition
Ca helps to amplify particular signals
Term
how Ca moves in the xylem
Definition
moves w/ transpirational water in the xylem
Term
how Cl is taken up
Definition

-as Cl-

-Taken up with a chloride/H+ co-transporter against an electrochemical gradient (low pH promotes uptake)

Term
how Cl occurs in plants
Definition
as Cl-
Term
how Co is beneficial to plants
Definition
it is essential for microorganisms that fix nitrogen
Term
how Cu becomes toxic to sheep
Definition
gets into forage and such
Term
how Cu is kinda similar to Fe
Definition
has cupric (Cu2+) form and Cuprous (Cu+) form
Term
how Cu is transported in plants
Definition
Transported in xylem as part of an anionic complex (Maybe with amino acids)
Term
how Degree of P saturation affects P fixation
Definition
Less saturation, more adsorption
Term
how EC and exchangeable Na affect plant growth
Definition
[image]
Term
how Fe deficiency causes interveinal chlorosis
Definition
lack of iron leads to chlorophyll degradation
Term
how Fe in solution is buffered
Definition
Fe minerals dissolve to buffer reductions in solution Fe caused by plant uptake
Term
how Fe occurs when it moves in the plant
Definition
When iron does move in the plant, it’s often in some kind of a complex with citric acid
Term
how Fe sulfates must be applied
Definition
foliar applications
Term
how Fe, Zn, Cu chelates must be applied
Definition
soil or foliar applications
Term
how HCl acts in water
Definition
HCl + H2O <--> H3O+ + Cl- HCl is the acid and H2O is the base
Term
how K exists in plants
Definition
not part of any biochem compounds in the plant, but exists solely in solution or bound to negative charges on tissue surfaces
Term
how K gets into cells
Definition
K moves into cell because of electrochemical gradient, Cl- is co-tranposrted together with H+
Term
how K helps cell elongation
Definition
-Accumulation of potassium in cells brings in water.
-Provides the turgor pressure needed for cell elongation.
Term
how K is metabolized in plants
Definition
it's not metabolized
Term
how K is stored in plants
Definition
-Potassium is present in the cytosol (~100 mM)
-At high concentrations, potassium can be stored in the vacuole
-Vacuolar potassium represents storage for future use (luxury consumption)
Term
how K is transported in plants
Definition
Transported from roots to shoots through the xylem
Term
how K occurs in manures and sewage sludge
Definition
primarily as soluble inorganic K+
Term
how K should be applied in soils where K leaching can be a problem
Definition
using small annual or split applications
Term
how K+ and NH4+ interact in soil
Definition
they behave similarly in soil, so they can block each other in the clay layers
Term
how Mg exists in the soil solution
Definition
Mg2+
Term
how Mg is transported in plants
Definition

-Transported as Mg2+ in the xylem from roots to shoots

-Also very phloem-mobile: efficient transfer to fruits and other rapidly growing tissue

Term
how Mn chelates must be applied
Definition
foliar applications
Term
how Mo deficiency causes necrotic spots on leaves in the presence of high NO3-
Definition
by causing nitrate to get toxic due to no longer being assimilated
Term
how Mo is taken up by plants
Definition
Taken up as MoO42- (molybdate)
Term
how Mycorrhizae can make nutrients more available to plants
Definition
by using organic forms of nutrients and converting them to inorganic forms, thus making more nutrients available to plants
Term
how N in soil has to get to the plants and bacteria
Definition
diffusing thru the soil
Term
how N moves inside plants
Definition
Translocated from older to younger tissues
Term
how NAD+ turns into NADP+
Definition
addition of 2e- + H+
Term
how NADP+ turns into NAD+
Definition
subtraction of 2e- + H+
Term
how Na is beneficial to plants
Definition
it is important for turgor and growth
Term
how Na stimulates p'synth of C4 plants such as corn
Definition
seems to be cofactor for some enzymes regarding this
Term
how Ni can inhibit enzyme activity
Definition
Like Cu and Co, it can replace other metal ions in plants, inhibiting enzyme activity
Term
how Ni deficiency causes mouse ear disorder
Definition
by way of lack of urease, which leads to urea buildup in leaves, which stunts growth
Term
how OM decreases P fixation
Definition
by coating the clays such that the P can’t attach to the clays
Term
how OM influences Fe availability
Definition
additions of OM to well-drained soils can improve Fe availability
Term
how P gets close to the roots
Definition
diffusion
Term
how P is transported in plants
Definition
-Transported as Pi in the xylem from roots to the shoot -Pi is highly phloem mobile +Can be re-translocated from leaves to fruits, and from older leaves to younger leaves
Term
how P isotopic dilution can be done
Definition
Use 32P or 33P (both radioactive) so that you can measure the amount of radioactive P as a percent of total P such that you can measure how much went from organic to inorganic
Term
how P was being cycled in the US before WW2
Definition
Before ww2, we had regional farms, such that the manure from the animals was fertilizing the crops
Term
how Polymer-coated compounds (Osmocotes) release fertilizer
Definition
by osmotic exchange with moisture from the soil

-Water moves in, dissolves N, N goes into soil
-Bacteria decompose the plastic coat
Term
how Rhizobium often exists in soil
Definition
in a free living form
Term
how S influences flavor
Definition
Sulfur compounds are responsible for much of the flavor in onions, cabbages, and mustard
Term
how S0 turns into SO42-
Definition
S0 is oxidized by microorganisms to SO42-
Term
how SO2 can be toxic
Definition
high levels of it in the atmosphere can be toxic to plants
Term
how SO2 is transported into cell in plants
Definition
Co-transported across plasmalemma (into cell) with 3 H+ (symporter)
Term
how SO42- gets to soil
Definition
rain
Term
how Si is beneficial to plants
Definition
it is present in the structure of cell walls; helps provide structure
Term
how Si is taken up
Definition
Probably taken up as H2SiO3 (= H4SiO4, silicic acid)
Term
how Urea-Ammonium nitrate (UAN) is produced
Definition
Dissolve ammonium nitrate and urea in water
Term
how Zn can be involved with DNA
Definition
Zn can be involved in transcription proteins that bind to DNA
Term
how Zn, Cu, Mn sulfates must be applied
Definition
soil or foliar applications
Term
how a soil test is classified
Definition
classified into low, medium, high, and very high
Term
how absence of K affects cotton
Definition
Cotton fiber elongation is greatly reduced in the absence of potassium.
Term
how active acidity is measured
Definition
measured by pH in soil-water mixture
Term
how alum (Al2(SO4)3) can be used with poultry litter
Definition
can be mixed in with poultry litter to tie up the phosphorus so that it don’t run off
Term
how ammonia can lead to soil acidification
Definition
ammonia gets into the atmosphere, reacts with water, becomes ammonium, and acidifies soil
Term
how applications of organic waste should increase Fe availability
Definition
by improved soil aeration due to improved soil structure
Term
how bicarbonate (HCO3-) forms in calcareous soils
Definition
CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O Ca2+ + 2HCO3-
Term
how biological tests to evaluate plant health are done
Definition
-strip tests in the field
-applying fertilizer rates to different parts of the field

field uniformity is important
Term
how calcium fixes clay dispersiveness in saline and sodic soils
Definition
by neutralizing the negative charges and causing aggregation
Term
how chlorophyll is measured in leaves
Definition
a chlorophyll meter is clipped onto the surface of a leaf
Term
how chlorophyll is related to crop yield
Definition
chlorophyll is related to the p'synth capacity (and thus yield) of a crop
Term
how chlorosis caused by S deficiency occurs in plants
Definition
occurs on the younger leaves first
Term
how chlorosis occurs when there's Mg deficiency
Definition
Interveinal chlorosis, followed by general chlorosis and necrosis in severe cases
Term
how common K toxicity is
Definition
very uncommon
Term
how ectomycorrhiza act
Definition
kinda like root hairs
Term
how elemental S is mined
Definition
-Well is drilled over deposit
-Heating plant over well to heat water
-Hot water injected into well
-Molten S raised to surface
Term
how energy is released from ATP
Definition
by breaking phosphate bonds
Term
how essentiality of nutrient is studied
Definition
by withholding it in typically hydroponic solution and such
Term
how ethylene occurs in plants
Definition
it's a gaseous plant hormone
Term
how excessive quantities of elements can reduce plant yield directly
Definition
toxicity
Term
how excessive quantities of elements can reduce plant yield indirectly
Definition
reducing concentrations of other nutrients below their critical ranges
Term
how fast the oxidation of pyrite decreases the pH
Definition
very fast, such that it’ll kill everything there
Term
how fertilization must be done when doing the soil test calibration
Definition
fertilize plot with different rates of the nutrient of interest at different soil levels (from low to high)
Term
how flooding affects P fixation
Definition
-Change from Fe3+ to Fe2+ -P availability increases -When ferric changes to ferrous, phosphate is released
Term
how gypsum remediates saline and sodic soils
Definition
Ca2+ replaces Na+ in CEC
Term
how heavy metals like cadmium, zinc, lead, and uranium get into plants
Definition
simple diffusion
Term
how high Ni can harm the plant
Definition
High Ni can inhibit uptake of other nutrients and be pretty toxic to the plant
Term
how high P can cause Zn deficiency
Definition
may decrease uptake in plants; not completely clear on how this happens
Term
how high levels of P can induce Zn deficiency
Definition
-P causes Zn to precipitate
-P suppresses Zn uptake
Term
how hydroponics can be used to determine which nutrients are essential
Definition
eliminating one nutrient at a time helps identify essential nutrients
Term
how hydroxy Al ions reduce CEC
Definition
by combining to form large polymers, which are so big, that they're non exchangeable
Term
how increasing K supply influences stomatal function
Definition
1: increases CO2 absorption 2: increases RuBP carboxylase enzyme activity responsible for combining ribulose biphosphate and CO2 to produce 3-phosphoglycerate, the first product of CO2 fixation in leaves 3: decrease dark respiration
Term
how inorganic P in solution gets to plant root
Definition
thru diffusion
Term
how inorganic sources of Cl must be applied
Definition
broadcast or banded
Term
how inorganic sources of Mo have to be applied
Definition
Soil, seed, or foliar applied
Term
how larger amounts of Zn can affect other nutrients
Definition
Zn in larger quantities can interfere with other nutrients with similar properties
Term
how liming of acidic soils increases K availability
Definition
the reduction in exchangeable Al+3 reduces competition with K+, enabling K+ to compete with Ca+2 for exchange sites
Term
how long adsorption rxns take
Definition
hours or days
Term
how long field has to be flooded to make Mn and other nutrients more available
Definition
several days, maybe a week
Term
how long it naturally takes eutrophication to occur
Definition
centuries
Term
how long it takes eutrophication to occur with such excessive N inputs
Definition
decades
Term
how long it takes to see the effect of calcium carbonate
Definition
about 6 months after application
Term
how long precipitation rxns take
Definition
weeks or month or so
Term
how low Ca harms plants
Definition
weakens cell membranes
Term
how management to improve crop N recovery and to reduce the risks of environmental loss will vary
Definition
-geographically
-site-specifically
-the N source used
Term
how manures can contribute to soil being salty
Definition
manures have a lot of salt, so if there’s little or no rain with the manure there, the soil could become saline
Term
how microbes help in the causing of hypoxia
Definition
they use oxygen to feed on stuff
Term
how mineral K gets into soil solution
Definition
goes from mineral K to nonexchangeable K to exchangeable K to soil solution
Term
how mineralizeable N is tested in Georgia
Definition
there is no such test in Georgia
Term
how most K exists in soils
Definition
Most K in soils is in nonexchangeable form or in the parent materials
Term
how movement occurs within the phloem
Definition
from source to sink
Term
how much N legume residues can supply to soil
Definition
20 to 150 kg N/ha
Term
how much of our atmosphere is N?
Definition
78%
Term
how much of the ammonium in fertilizer can be fixed in certain soils?
Definition
up to 75%
Term
how much of the root surface area is root hairs?
Definition
~75%
Term
how much of the soil N is inorganic?
Definition
about 5%
Term
how much of the world's N the U.S. uses
Definition
10-15%
Term
how much of the world's fertilizer use is ammonium nitrate?
Definition
about 3%
Term
how much of world fertilizer use is ammonium chloride?
Definition
about 3% of it
Term
how much proteoid roots increase the root surface area
Definition
They produce their own lateral roots, which produce their own lateral roots, and so on, increasing the root surface area
Term
how much root interception contributes to Mg uptake compared to Ca uptake
Definition
much less to Mg than Ca
Term
how much the N immobilizes depends on...
Definition
the microbial biomass that’s there
Term
how much the P moves in soil
Definition
in most soils, not much more than an inch
Term
how mycorrhizae can make more nutrients available to plants
Definition
by using organic forms of nutrients and converting them to inorganic forms, thus making more nutrients available to plants
Term
how nitrate uptake increases the pH of soil
Definition
Nitrate is taken up together with H+ This increases the pH of the soil or growing medium. Ammonium has the opposite effect
Term
how nitrogenase helps in the N fixation process
Definition
Nitrogenase enzyme used to break N≡N bond under anaerobic conditions
Term
how nonexchangeable K contributes to the maintenance of exchangeable K
Definition
a portion of nonexchangeable K becomes available as solution and exchangeable K+ are removed by cropping, but this is too slow to meet crop demand during the growing season
Term
how nutrients can get out of soil other than by plant uptake
Definition
leaching
Term
how often K is replenished during a growing season
Definition
5-50 times
Term
how organic materials such as manure may increase micronutrient solubility
Definition
thru chelation rxns
Term
how organic matter adds negative charge to soil
Definition
dissociation of carboxylic acid and phenolic acid

each acid has its own dissociation constant
Term
how other substrates can be used to analyze nitrogenase
Definition
can use other substrates, like acetylene to see how much ethylene is released
Term
how oxygen inactivates the nitrogenase enzyme
Definition
oxygen interferes with electron exchange process, making this enzyme less active
Term
how pH influences Fe deficiency
Definition
high pH results in Fe deficiency
Term
how pH influences Mn availability
Definition
high pH decreases Mn availability
Term
how phytosiderophore-Fe complexes enhance Fe transport to root surfaces and absorption by root cells
Definition
using phytosiderophore-Fe complexes to release amino acids called phytosiderophores w/ a high affinity for Fe+3
Term
how plants acidify the root zone
Definition
by excreting H+ and/or organic acids
Term
how plants bring P into the cells
Definition
Movement of the protons is coupled with the movement of the phosphates
Term
how plants bring Pi into the cell
Definition
using ATP to send protons outside of the cell so they can bind with Pi so the Pi can come into the cell this is an example of a symporter
Term
how plants can take in organic forms of N
Definition
some microbial enzymes help the plant do this
Term
how plants get Na+ out of their cells
Definition
pumping protons out of their cells so they can reenter and cause the Na+ to leave
Term
how plants get around the zone of low P c’tration
Definition
by extending roots beyond the depletion zone
Term
how plants get most of their carbon
Definition
carbon being fixed in the form of CO2
Term
how plants get nutrients from the soil
Definition
by absorbing them from the soil solution by plant roots
Term
how plants modify the rhizosphere to absorb Fe
Definition
roots use proton pumps to reduce the pH to increase the solubility of iron, allowing more of it to be in the soil solution
Term
how plants modify the root zone to make iron uptake more efficient
Definition

-Acidify the root zone (excrete H+ and/or organic acids)

-Excrete chelating agents (group of molecules called phytosiderophores) to make Fe more soluble; bind to certain forms of iron

-Use reducing agents to convert Fe3+ to Fe2+

Term
how plants respond to nutrient excess
Definition
plants respond to nutrient excess by slowing down uptake or storing it
Term
how plants take up K
Definition
K+
Term
how plants that can sequester heavy metals in their vacuoles can be used
Definition
can be used to remediate soils (phytoremediation)
Term
how plants use chelates to absorb Fe3+
Definition
1: plant sends chelate into soil solution 2: Fe3+ binds to the chelate 3: Fe3+ bound to the chelate goes to root 4: Fe3+ dissociates from the chelate 5: Fe3+ enters root and chelate returns to solution, both in response to c'tration gradient 6: repeat
Term
how polymers of glutathione can occur
Definition
in the form of phytochelatins
Term
how potassium acts in many of the processes in plants
Definition
ionic form
Term
how remote sensing can be useful
Definition
can be used for precision ag (adjust fertilizer rates based on real-time measurements)
Term
how remote sensing works
Definition
remote sensors detect how much visible and near infrared light is being reflected off of the leaf so that the normalized difference vegetative index (NDVI) can be calculated (you want this number high)
Term
how roots add negative charge to the soil
Definition
carboxylic acid dissociation
Term
how roots have to be regarding Ca
Definition
they have to be self-sufficient, which means they have to get their Ca from the soil
Term
how sodium tetraborate is applied
Definition
Broadcast, banded, or foliar
Term
how soil Mg can be increased
Definition
-thru application of dolomitic lime, if liming is advisable
-Mg containing fertilizers
Term
how soil S can occur in arid regions
Definition
significant amounts of sulfate salts such as gypsum (CaSO4)
Term
how soil fertility can be improved
Definition
by adding nutrients
Term
how soil fertility is measured
Definition
- directly (concentration of nutrients)
- indirectly (productive capacity)
Term
how soil fertility is measured directly
Definition
c'tration of nutrients
Term
how soil fertility is measured indirectly
Definition
productive capacity
Term
how soil productivity is measured
Definition
in terms of yield/biomass
Term
how soil test calibration is done
Definition
1: selecting sites with different soil test levels
2: replicating plots with and without addition of sufficient amount of the nutrient of interest
3: measuring yield response
4: plotting relative yield vs. soil test level
5: determining the critical level
Term
how soil test correlation is determined
Definition
1: developing extractant
2: growing plants in controlled conditions in soils with different levels extracted by the proposed test
3: determining statistical relationship between the soil test and plant response
4: if there's a good correlation, the test can be evaluated under field conditions
Term
how solubor is applied
Definition
Broadcast, banded, or foliar
Term
how some species can tolerate high Cu
Definition
-they have mechanisms of uptake to sequester Cu into the vacuoles
-Cu can even be sequestered by binding to phytochelatins
-some plants seem to be able to make phytochelatins better than other plants
Term
how source of K can affect the amount of K leached
Definition
SO4-2 and PO4-3 sources exhibit greater anion adsorption to positive exchange sites, such that there's fewer anions in solution available for leaching, so less K is leached
Term
how stomata close
Definition
1. H+ pumps stop. 2. K+ and Cl- diffuse out of cell. 3. Malate degraded. 4. As osmotic potential increases, H2O moves out of cell, and stomate closes.
Term
how stomata open
Definition
1. In response to stimulus (e.g. light), H+ pumped out of guard cells. 2. K+ diffusion into guard cell. 3. Malate (organic anion) produced in cytosol of guard cell. 4. Buildup of osmotica (K+, Cl-, malate) causes influx of H2O. 5. Guard cell volume increases, and stomate opens.
Term
how sulfuric acid has been used to acidify soil
Definition
has been used in midwest where there are some very calcareous soils
Term
how symporter creates proton motive force
Definition
using energy from the ATP to move protons across the membrane to create a proton motive force
Term
how temp and moisture contribute to Fe stress
Definition
root development and nutrient absorption are reduced under cool, wet conditions, which contribute to Fe stress
Term
how the K minerals are mined in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Definition
shaft mined
Term
how the P-solubizing bacteria, such as Bacillus, Pseudomonas, and Aspergillus, help to solubize P
Definition
-Exudate H+ and organic acids -Produce phosphatase and phytase
Term
how the amount of P is often expressed
Definition
as %P2O5
Term
how the plant and Rhizobium communicate to form the nodules
Definition
-plant can send out signals into the rhizosphere using C based compounds that diffuse into the soil and attract the free living Rhizobium; bacteria also presents its own set of signaling compounds; the structure of the molecules has to be recognized by the plant; signature has to be recognized by the plant
-plant and bacteria have to recognize each other's chemicals in order to form an association; mutual recognition allows the bacteria to migrate towards the roots
Term
how the plant and bacterium recognize each other's chemical signals
Definition
there's receptor proteins that help the plant and the bacterium recognize chemicals
Term
how the probe can affect the pH reading
Definition
because the soil particles interact with how the probe works
Term
how the type of N a plant gets affects Fe stress
Definition
plants receiving NO3- are more likely to develop Fe stress than those receiving NH4+
Term
how they get the K out of the mines in Saskatchewan, Canada
Definition
Shaft mining and solution mining
Term
how to avoid ammonia loss after applying urea
Definition
Irrigate (0.5 to 1 inch) after surface application to incorporate and avoid NH3 losses; this much irrigation needed to make it go down and make it not volatilize
Term
how to calculate available P
Definition
Available P = Water-soluble + Citrate-soluble
Term
how to control Al
Definition
liming
Term
how to do field average sampling
Definition
-zig-zag
-several samples, composite
-obtain average value for field
Term
how to do the water in hydroponics
Definition
mix specific amounts of nutrients in solution with water
Term
how to fix dispersiveness of clay in saline and sodic soils
Definition
by replacing the sodium with calcium
Term
how to remediate saline and sodic soils
Definition
add gypsum (CaSO4) and leach
Term
how to remediate the effects of saline soils on plants
Definition
leach with low-salt water
Term
how to sample the band proportionally
Definition
S = 8 x (row spacing (cm)/30)

S = # of out of band samples/# of in band samples
Term
how triple superphosphate is made
Definition
by mixing rock phosphate with phosphoric acid
Term
how urea is often taken in to plants
Definition
thru leaves and such
Term
how ureides are transported in plants
Definition
in xylem from roots to shoots
Term
how variations in root architrture can affect nutrient uptake
Definition
increasing root surface area
Term
how well boron is stored in plants
Definition
boron typically doesn’t get stored very well
Term
how yellow stripe (YS) got its name
Definition
so named because yellow stripes here developed in a corn mutant as a result of iron deficiency; turns out the YS is a ferric transporter; in the mutant, the YS was not being used by the plant
Term
hysteresis
Definition
occurs when the quantity of adsorbed P (or other ion or compound) is greater than that which can be desorbed
Term
if there’s lotta ammonium in ______, there’s lotta ammonium in CEC
Definition
solution
Term
if you don’t control the ______, nitrification stops
Definition
pH
Term
if you have this soil, you’ll have leaching
Definition
bare
Term
illite aka...
Definition
mica
Term
illustration of the importance of mycchorizae to corn
Definition
[image]

-left w/ mycorrhizal associations
-right w/o mycorrhizal associations
Term
immobilization of N
Definition
ammonium being converted to organic form
Term
importance of K in water relations
Definition
-provides much of the osmotic "pull" that pulls water into plant roots
-stomata open when there is an increase in turgor pressure in the guard cells surrounding each stoma, which occurs by an influx of K
Term
importance of Mg for DNA
Definition
Important in determining 3D-structure of DNA, and needed for enzymes that synthesize and repair DNA
Term
importance of Mg in chlorophyll
Definition
central molecule
Term
importance of N in nucleic acids
Definition
helps form the nitrogenous bases
Term
importance of N to amino acids
Definition
each amino acid has significant amount of N
Term
important functions of Cl in plants
Definition
-important osmoticum
-Involved in stomatal opening
-helps in the process of breaking down water, releasing O and such
-Essential for photosynthesis (splitting of water)
Term
important mechanism for AEC in many soils of tropics and subtropics
Definition
displacement of OH-, often from Al and Fe hydroxides
Term
important role of Zn in plants other than enzymes
Definition
the signaling of auxin and auxin transport
Term
in Georgia, you need at least ______% Calcium Carbonate equivalent to sell it as lime
Definition
85%
Term
in acidic soils, elevated levels of these exchangeable cations can create an unfavorable envoironment for nutrient uptake
Definition
Al+3 and Mn+2
Term
in acidic soils, this controls the solution P
Definition
Al-P and Fe-P AlPO4 dissolves to resupply Al to soil solution
Term
in because it’s 3 molecules, the true peptide bond is between...
Definition
cysteine and glycine
Term
in chlorite, the interlayer space is occupied by...
Definition
Mg(OH)x in basic soils and Al(OH)x in acid soils
Term
in soil, Ca can accumulate here
Definition
around old root channels
Term
in soils with too much ______, nitrification stops
Definition
aluminum
Term
in the elongation zone, there’s less ______ and more ______
Definition
division
cell growth
Term
initial S deficiency appears as...
Definition
light green leaves, ultimately turning yellow
Term
inorganic sources of B
Definition

-Sodium Tetraborate (Na2B4O7.5H2O)

-Solubor

Term
ion exchange in soil occurs where?
Definition
on the surfaces of clay and other minerals, organic matter (OM), and plant roots
Term
is Ca remobilized?
Definition
no
Term
is Ca(NO3)2 a lime?
Definition
no
Term
is Fe a micro or macronutrient?
Definition
kinda in between
Term
is Mo always assimilated?
Definition
no
Term
is SO4-2 uptake inhibited by other anions?
Definition
no
Term
is fineness factor measured in Georgia?
Definition
no

not even given a weight
Term
is iron limiting factor in soil?
Definition
not necessarily
Term
is it easier for ammonia or ammonium to get into plant cells?
Definition
ammonia
Term
is luxury consumption of Mg possible?
Definition
yes
Term
is manure a sufficient supply of S?
Definition
usually is
Term
is nitrification chemical or biological?
Definition
biological
Term
is the acidification rxn of Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3) chemical or biological?
Definition
biological
Term
is the amount of B supplied by manure sufficient?
Definition
on average, yes
Term
is the amount of Mo from manure sufficient?
Definition
on average, yes
Term
is the oxidation of S0 chemical or biological?
Definition
biological
Term
is there enough Fe in the soil solution to meet plant requirements?
Definition
no
Term
isomorphic substitution
Definition
cation replacement in minerals, predominantly in 2:1 minerals and very little in 1:1 minerals

occurs during the formation of these minerals
Term
key nutrient uptake mechanism for corn
Definition
diffusion
Term
largest K deposit in...
Definition
Saskatchewan, Canada
Term
lateral roots develop from the...
Definition
pericycle
Term
lateral roots start forming from ______, not the ______
Definition
the inside of the pericycle
epidermis
Term
leachability of SO42- compared to that of NO3-
Definition
Can be leached, but doesn’t leach as much as NO3-
Term
legumes form these to house N fixing bacteria
Definition
nodules
Term
length of root hairs
Definition
short, rarely reaching lengths of 1mm
Term
life of US phosphate reserves
Definition
34 years
Term
life of phosphate reserves
Definition
~300 years
Term
life of potasium reserves
Definition
171 years
Term
lightning's role in nitrogen
Definition
fixing it, which later comes down as rain
Term
liming materials have to produce...
Definition
OH- or HCO3-
Term
location of the vascular tissue (xylem and phloem) in the root
Definition
center of the root
Term
lodging
Definition
when they fall down, especially when it’s top heavy
Term
longitudinal section of the root
Definition
[image]
Term
lots of plants tend to do better on (ammonium or nitrate)
Definition
nitrate
Term
low Ca uptake combined with this causes distinct symptoms in fruit and veggie crops
Definition
limited translocation of carbohydrates
Term
luxury consumption
Definition
absorbtion by the plant that does not influence yield
Term
lyotropic series
Definition
series that shows cations in order of how strongly they are adsorbed onto CEC sites Al3+ > H+ > Ca2+ > Mg2+ > K+ = NH4+ > Na+
Term
lyotropic series for cations
Definition
Al3+>Ca2+>Mg2+>K+=NH4+>Na+
Term
main P form in grain and seeds, such as chicken feed
Definition
phytate
Term
management of Anhydrous NH3 and Aqua NH3
Definition
- Knife into the soil
- Preferably moist soil
- Apply several weeks before planting
- Observe safety recommendations
Term
many fertilizers have a(n) (acidic or alkaline) solution
Definition
acidic
Term
many proteins need this for high activity
Definition
Mg2+
Term
map showing places in the world with calcerous soils
Definition
[image]
Term
mass flow
Definition
soluble ions move to root with soil water
Term
mass flow vs. transpiration
Definition
mass flow increases as transpiration increases
Term
mechanisms nutrient uptake may follow
Definition
single- or a multi-phasic mechanism
Term
mechanisms of Primary active transport (PAT)
Definition
-ATP hydrolysis generates energy
-Energy used for ion/solute transport
Term
mechanisms of Secondary active transport
Definition
-Special proteins (Integral membrane proteins)
-Co-transport involved
-Energy indirectly derived from PAT
Term
mechinazation led to an increase in...
Definition
farming
Term
meeting future food and fiber demand, while protecting environmental health, will require this
Definition
ag intensification
Term
membrane potential relating to K
Definition
favors K+ influx
Term
meristematic region helps the root do this
Definition
grow
Term
methods by which to measure active acidity
Definition
-Electrometric method (pH meter)
-Dye methods (pH indicator)
-Test probe (not reliable)
Term
methods of determining lime requirement
Definition
1. Titration
2. Buffer Solution
Term
microbes tend to prefer ______ for immobilization
Definition
ammonium
Term
microbial activity is dependent on...
Definition
-adequate energy supply from organic C, such as crop residues
-inorganic ion availability
-numerous environmental conditions
Term
microbial efficiency refers to...
Definition
C
Term
micronutrient cations that decrease in availability 100-fold for every unit of increase in pH
Definition

-Fe2+

-Zn2+

-Cu2+

-Mn2+

Term
micronutrient cations that decrease in availability 1000-fold for every unit of increase in pH
Definition
Fe3+
Term
mineral in which K becomes exchangeable
Definition
vermiculite
Term
mineral solubility represents...
Definition
the ion c'tration maintained in the soil solution by a specific mineral
Term
mineralization of S
Definition
organic S being converted to inorganic S
Term
mineralization of S leads to...
Definition
sulfate in solution
Term
minerals in order from releasing K the fastest to releasing K the slowest
Definition
Biotite > muscovite > feldspars
Term
minor elements
Definition
micronutrients
Term
mobility of B
Definition
B not very mobile in most plant systems, but mobility depends on species
Term
mobility of Ca in the phloem
Definition
not very mobile
Term
mobility of Cl
Definition
very mobile
Term
mobility of Cl in soil
Definition
highly mobile
Term
mobility of Cu in phloem
Definition
Some mobility in the phloem (but slow)
Term
mobility of Cu in plants
Definition
not very mobile
Term
mobility of Fe in plants
Definition
not very mobile
Term
mobility of K in plants
Definition
Highly phloem-mobile, allowing transport to fruits and retranslocation from older leaves; it can move around freely
Term
mobility of Mg vs. mobility of Fe
Definition
Mg is a lot more mobile in the plant than Fe
Term
mobility of Mn
Definition
Mn kinda in between in terms of its mobility
Term
mobility of S in plants
Definition
somewhat low; slower compared to that of other nutrients
Term
mobility of Si
Definition
Not phloem-mobile
Term
mobility of Zn
Definition
Also phloem-mobile; fairly mobile in plant system
Term
molarity (M)
Definition
(moles of solute)/(liter of solution)
Term
mole
Definition
6.02 x 1023 particles (atoms, molecules)
Term
molecular weight
Definition
mass of a molecule in amu
Term
molecule
Definition
smallest unit of compound or element with stable, independent existence. Example: N2 (N gas), NH3 (ammonia)
Term
moloecule in some plants that helps w/ B transport
Definition
sorbitol
Term
montmorillonite aka...
Definition
smectite
Term
most S in soil is in...
Definition
organic matter
Term
most of the exchangeable cations in soils are plant nutrients except for...
Definition
Al3+ and Na+
Term
most of the lime we use in Ga is...
Definition
dolomitic
Term
most residues contain this much C
Definition
38-42%C
Term
much of the iron in cells that's not in chloroplasts is in...
Definition
mitochondria
Term
mycorrhizae do this for plants
Definition
-contribute greatly to nutrient uptake in most plants (>80% of plants)
-increase surface area
Term
natural organic chelates in soils are products of...
Definition
-microbial activity
-degradation of soil OM and plant residues
Term
nitrate (does or doesn't) always have to be sent to the shoots
Definition
doesn't
Term
nitrate reductase (NR) activated by...
Definition
light
Term
nitrate reduction occurs in...
Definition
cytoplasm
Term
nitrification
Definition
ammonium turning into nitrite that then turns into nitrate NH4+ + 3/2 O2 --> NO2- + 2H+ + H2O NO2- + ½ O2 --> NO3- only the first rxn acidifies soil
Term
nitrification is very sensitive to...
Definition
pH
Term
nitrification needs...
Definition
aeration and water
Term
nitrification needs...
Definition
- Nitrate or intermediate product
- Carbon source
- Anoxic conditions (no oxygen)
- Temperature
Term
nitrification of N
Definition
ammonium being converted to nitrate
Term
nitrite reductase (NiR) is dependent on...
Definition
light
Term
nonexchangeable K
Definition
K that's fixed
Term
normal charge inside cell
Definition
slight negative
Term
normal charge outside cell
Definition
slight positicve
Term
normality (N)
Definition
(equivalents of solute)/(liter of solution)
Term
number of subsubunits in Fe protein
Definition
2
Term
number of subsubunits in MoFe protein
Definition
4
Term
nutrient levels in plant tissue must be kept in this range
Definition
sufficiency range
Term
nutrient trading
Definition
moving P and other nutrients outside of watershed where it’s sensitive to P
Term
nutrients in plant tissue must be kept above this range
Definition
the critical nutrient range
Term
one form in which organic nitrogen can occur
Definition
microbial biomass
Term
one hypothesis about silicon
Definition
says that silicon provides mechanical strength to the plants
Term
one important nutrient management principle discussed throughout the book
Definition
the importance of maximizing crop productivity to increase the quantity of applied nutrient recovered by the crop
Term
one of the main functions of S in plants
Definition
the formation of disulfide (--S--S--) bonds between polypeptide chains within a protein causing the protein to fold
Term
one of the main roles of Cu
Definition
being part of plastocyanin
Term
one of the symptoms of Fe deficiency
Definition
interveinal chlorosis
Term
one possible advantage of roots taking up thiosulfate (S2O3-2) instead of sulfate
Definition
may require less energy to convert it to S-2 and amino acids
Term
one possible use of fluorescence in plants
Definition
to detect where a particular protein is present
Term
one problem with Zn in the SE
Definition
Zn deficiency in pecan happens quite a bit in the SE
Term
one reason Ca is not very effectively translocated within the phloem tissue
Definition
I guess because of the problem with callose blocking sieve tubes
Term
one reason N is important for p'synth
Definition
Nitrogen is an important component of chlorophyll
Term
one reason it's important to maintain pH
Definition
because the pH at which there's no charge means no nutrient retention
Term
one use of composted sludge
Definition
potting media
Term
one way Ca can be used in plants
Definition
Ca can be used as a signaling molecule
Term
one way high Cl in soils can harm plants
Definition
by limiting water uptake, and thus leaf expansion
Term
one way stomates can become turgid
Definition
accumulating solutes
Term
one way to measure P mineralization
Definition
P isotopic dilution
Term
one way to reduce P fixation
Definition
Minimize contact with Fe oxides and clays by banding it; putting it in bands instead of mixing it all together
Term
one way to see K diffusion
Definition
can be seen from autoradiographs by using 86Rb, which closely resembles K
Term
opening and closing of stomata determined by...
Definition
gaining and losing water
Term
organic compounds that can be synthesized from simple carbohydrates
Definition
-amino acids
-sugars
-proteins
-nucleic acids
-other organic compounds
Term
organic sources of B
Definition
manure
Term
organic sources of S
Definition
manure
Term
organic sources of micronutrients are important for this regarding uptake
Definition
chelation
Term
other than chlorosis, Zn deficiency can cause this in leaves
Definition
Small leaves (‘little leaf’ in fruit trees)
Term
other than soil, denitrification can occur in...
Definition
streams
Term
other than water, ammonia can also be absorbed by...
Definition
soil
Term
oxidation rxn that lowers pH
Definition
FeS2 + H2O + 7/2 O2 --> Fe2+ + 2SO42- + 2H+
Term
pH at which B availability is limited
Definition
pH>6.5
Term
pH at which B toxicity can occur
Definition
low pH
Term
pH at which CaCO3 starts to precipitate
Definition
pH 7.8 and above
Term
pH at which H2PO4- < HPO42-
Definition
pH above 7.2
Term
pH at which H2PO4- > HPO42-
Definition
pH below 7.2
Term
pH at which H2PO4- ≈ HPO42-
Definition
pH 7.2
Term
pH at which Monoammonium phosphate (MAP) has no ammonia loss
Definition
pH<7.5
Term
pH effect of Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx)
Definition
very acidifying
Term
pH effect of Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3]
Definition
very acidifying
Term
pH effect of CaCO3 and other liming materials
Definition
raises pH
Term
pH effect of CaSO4
Definition
Does not affect pH (except self-liming)
Term
pH effect of Diammonium phosphate (DAP) on pH of the soil
Definition
1 mole N makes pH go down 1.5 units
Term
pH effect of Dolomite (MgCO3.CaCO3)
Definition
raises pH
Term
pH effect of MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2
Definition
no effect
Term
pH effect of Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
Definition
1 mole N causes soil pH to decrease 2 units
Term
pH effect of N mineralization
Definition
1 mole N increases pH 1 unit
Term
pH effect of NH3
Definition
1 mole of NH3 decreases pH by 1 unit
Term
pH effect of NO3- uptake
Definition
1 mole N increases pH 1 unit
Term
pH effect of SO4-2 uptake
Definition
1 mole S increases pH 2 units
Term
pH effect of Single and triple superphosphate
Definition
no effect
Term
pH effect of Sul-Po-Mag (K2SO4.MgSO4)
Definition
no effect
Term
pH effect of a rxn consuming H+
Definition
increasing pH
Term
pH effect of ammonia volatilization
Definition
lowers pH
Term
pH effect of ammonium chloride
Definition
1 mole N causes pH to decrease by 2 units
Term
pH effect of ammonium uptake
Definition
pH decreases 1 unit for each mole of N
Term
pH effect of chemical oxidation of pyrite
Definition
lowers it
Term
pH effect of denitrification
Definition
1 mole N increases pH 1 unit
Term
pH effect of denitrification
Definition
1 mole of N raises the pH by 1 unit
Term
pH effect of diammonium phosphate
Definition
can acidify soils
Term
pH effect of dilution
Definition
increases pH
Term
pH effect of immobilization of N
Definition
pH decreases 1 unit for each mole of N
Term
pH effect of mineralization of S
Definition
pH decreases 1 unit for each mole of S
Term
pH effect of monoammonium phosphate
Definition
can acidify soils
Term
pH effect of nitrification
Definition
acidifies soil
Term
pH effect of nitrification of N
Definition
pH decreases 2 units for each mole of N
Term
pH effect of phosphoric acid
Definition
acidify soil
Term
pH effect of pyrite oxidation
Definition
1 mole pyrite oxidized produces 2 moles of H+
Term
pH effect of salts
Definition
-decrease soil pH (negatively charged soils)
-increase soil pH (positively charged soils)
Term
pH effect of single superphosphate
Definition
no effect on soil pH
Term
pH effect of solid phase rxns of sulfate
Definition
increases pH
Term
pH effect of suspended particles
Definition
-decrease soil pH (negatively charged soil)
-increase soil pH (positively charged soil)
Term
pH effect of triple superphosphate
Definition
no effect on soil pH
Term
pH effect of urea
Definition
increases pH
Term
pH effect of urea decomposition
Definition
raises pH
Term
pH effect of urea hydrolysis
Definition
1 mole N increases pH 1 unit
Term
pH effect of volatilization of N
Definition
pH decreases 1 unit for each mole of N
Term
pH of calcareous soil
Definition
7.3-8.5
Term
pH of rainfall
Definition
5.7 (only CO2)
Term
pH of sodic soils
Definition
sodic soils tend to be very basic
Term
pH of soil vs. negative charge
Definition
increasing the pH of the soil causes more negative charge
Term
pH scale regarding soils
Definition
[image]
Term
pH vs Availability of Nutrients
Definition
[image]
Term
pH vs. B availability
Definition
the higher the pH, the less available the B
Term
pH vs. depth here in Georgia
Definition
decreases as you go down
Term
pH vs. depth in Midwest
Definition
increases as you go down
Term
pH where AlPO4 and FePO4 dominate
Definition
≤4.5
Term
pH where boric acid is the dominant form of B
Definition
between pH 5 and pH 9
Term
pH where rock phosphate is effective in soil
Definition
only on acid soils (pH<6)
Term
pH where rock phosphate is not soluble
Definition
not soluble at pH above 7.5
Term
pH where there's maximum availability of P
Definition
6.5
Term
pH where you don't wanna add CaCO3 and other liming materials
Definition
6 or higher
Term
pH where you start developing AEC
Definition
below the point of zero charge
Term
pH where you start developing CEC
Definition
above the point of zero charge
Term
pKa
Definition
the pH where half of the acid is dissociated
Term
part of the acidity tolerance is...
Definition
aluminum tolerance
Term
particle size vs. rate of pH decrease in response to SO42-
Definition
large particle size slows down the release
Term
particle size vs. release rate
Definition
the bigger the particle size, the lower the release rate
Term
parts of the plant that can have high pH
Definition
-stroma
-matrix
-cytoplasm
Term
parts of the plant that can have low pH
Definition
-lumen
-intermembrane space
-vacuole
Term
parts of the plant that take up nutrients
Definition
[image]
Term
passive vs. active transport
Definition
-Passive transport occurs along concentration and electrical (electrochemical) gradients
-Active transport requires energy, and can occur against electrochemical gradients.
Term
peat moss, being 50:1, draws down a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer such that it won't hurt the plant, but what's an advantage of it?
Definition
it lasts for years in the soil
Term
percentage by weight
Definition
percentage of weight made up by element or compound of interest
Term
phloem mobility of Cu
Definition
slow
Term
phloem mobility of Fe
Definition
slow
Term
phloem mobility of Mn
Definition
no
Term
phloem mobility of Mo
Definition
fairly mobile in the phloem and retranslocated
Term
phloem mobility of Ni
Definition
yes
Term
phloem mobility of Zn
Definition
yes
Term
phosphate (Pi)
Definition
[image]
Term
phosphate content of ammonium polyphosphate
Definition
- 75% Polyphosphate
- 25% Orthophosphate
Term
phosphate transporter mostly in these zones of the root
Definition
mesomatic and elongation zones
Term
phosphoric acid can be applied directly to soils, but why does it require special equipment?
Definition
because it's a caustic liquid
Term
phosphoric acid mostly used for...
Definition
making triple superphosphate
Term
phosphorylation
Definition
addition of phosphate groups to other molecules; happens in metabolism
Term
phosphorylation
Definition
the transfer of energy rich H2PO4- molecules from ATP to energy requiring substances in the plant
Term
photophosphorylation
Definition
p'synthetic transfer of radiant energy into chem energy thru production of ATP
Term
phytate aka...
Definition
phytic acid
Term
phytic acid aka...
Definition
phytate
Term
phytoremediation
Definition
using plants to remove pollutants from soil or atmosphere
Term
phytosiderophores
Definition
some chelating agents used to make Fe more soluble they bind to certain forms of iron
Term
picture of calcareous soil
Definition
[image]
Term
places in Canada that have potash mines
Definition
-Saskachewan
-New Brunswick
Term
places in the US that have potash mines
Definition
-Carlsbad, NM
-Utah
-Michigan
Term
plant available Fe is governed primarily thru...
Definition
mineral and organic fractions in soils
Term
plant can do this with nitrate
Definition
transport it or assimilate it in the roots
Term
plant dry weight content of Mg
Definition
0.1-0.4%
Term
plant families that require the most S in order, most to least
Definition
1: Cruciferae
2: Leguminosae
3: Gramineae
Term
plant nutrients that are not considered mineral nutrients
Definition
C, H, & O
Term
plants Na is essential for
Definition
halophytic plants
Term
plants don’t make many mycchorrizal associations when...
Definition
there’s lots of nutrients avilable
Term
plants in which strategy 1 of Fe uptake happens
Definition
-non-grasses
-most dicots
Term
plants limit Ca transport to...
Definition
-fruits
-storage organs
-young roots
Term
plants make proteoid roots in response to...
Definition
Pi defficiency
Term
plants make this in response to Pi defficiency
Definition
proteoid roots
Term
plants remobilize nutrients thru the...
Definition
phloem
Term
plants require this N:P ratio
Definition
8:1
Term
plants seem to be able to take up this form of organic N from the soil by themselves
Definition
amino acids
Term
plants take up HPO42- and H2PO4- through...
Definition
a symporter, similar to NO3-
Term
plants that are more vulnerable to chronic symptoms of S toxicity
Definition
trees more sensitive than herbaceous plants
Term
plants that have both HATS and LATS
Definition
so far, this is all plants that have been categorized
Term
plants that might require large amounts of K
Definition
leafy veggies
Term
plants that need Mo to utilize N
Definition
Plants supplied solely with NO3-
Term
plants that need little or no Mo
Definition
Plants supplied with NH4+
Term
plants that tend to be more vulnerable to problems related to inadequate Ca uptake
Definition
those that have very small root systems, (i.e. tubers)
Term
plants that use GS-GOGAT cycle
Definition
higher plants
Term
point of no charge
Definition
the pH at which there's no charge on the clay particles
Term
polyphosphate
Definition
two or more orthophosphate ions combined together
Term
polyphosphate
Definition
chain of phosphate molecules
Term
polyphosphate can be mixed with urea to form...
Definition
urea-ammonium phosphate (UAP)
Term
popularity of diammonium phosphate in the US
Definition
very popular in the US
Term
population could be 9 billion by ______
Definition
2060
Term
population could be ______ by 2060
Definition
9 billion
Term
potassium chloride (KCl) aka...
Definition
muriate of potash
Term
potassium nitrate (KNO3) is an excellent source of fertilizer N and K, but the disadvantage is...
Definition
production costs
Term
potassium phosphate is a good alternative for ______, but more expensive than ______
Definition
KCl
TSP and such
Term
potassium phosphate is good for crops that are sensiiive to...
Definition
Cl-
Term
potassium phosphate used in...
Definition
horticulture
Term
potential acidity
Definition
undissociated acids
Term
potential acidity vs. lime requirement
Definition
the higher the potential acidity, the higher the lime requirement
Term
predicted increase for meat consumption over the next 4 decades
Definition
predicted to double
Term
predicted increase in cereal consumption for food over the next 4 decades
Definition
50%
Term
preferred pH for blueberries
Definition
about pH 4
Term
prevalence of mouse ear disorder in pecan
Definition
pretty common in SE
Term
primary mechanism by which nitrate is taken in
Definition
2ndary active transport, in the form of a symporter
Term
primary mechanism for movement of Ca in soil
Definition
mass flow, that is, carried to plant root with water
Term
primary mechanism for movement of Ca in soil
Definition
mass flow, that is, carried to plant root with water
Term
primary mechanism for movement of Mg in soil
Definition
mass flow, that is, carried to plant root with water
Term
primary mechanism of of Mg uptake in plants
Definition
mass flow
Term
primary mechanisms of Ca transport to the root surface
Definition
-mass flow
-root interception
Term
primary points where roots absorb nutrients
Definition
root hairs
Term
problem in soils with 2:1 clay minerals
Definition
fixed NH4+ this is called ammonium fixation
Term
problems with saline and sodic soils
Definition
-bad physical properties -dispersed clay -toxic levels of Na+ and Cl-
Term
properties of proteins for which disulfide bonds are important
Definition
-catalytic
-structural
Term
proteoid roots aka...
Definition
clustered roots or bottlebrush roots
Term
pyrite
Definition
iron sulfide
Term
pyrophosphate (PPi)
Definition
[image]
Term
rate of Mg uptake depressed by...
Definition
K+ and NH4+
Term
rate of diffusion of solution S
Definition
if < 3 mg/L
Term
rate of mass flow of solution S
Definition
if > 5 mg/L
Term
recalcitrant
Definition
resistant to decomposition
Term
recent trend in global fertilizer use
Definition
seems to be on the rise
Term
reduction of nitrate depends on...
Definition
energy
Term
regulation of calcium inside plant cells
Definition
the c’tration of Ca in the plant cells is tightly regulated and kept pretty low
Term
relative K availability from K-bearing minerals depends on...
Definition
the ease of weathering
Term
removal of this nutrient results in the greatest increase in root hair density
Definition
P
Term
retention of P aka...
Definition
fixation of P
Term
role of Co in N fixation
Definition
helps in N acquisition capacity and such
Term
role of K for enzymes
Definition
activates 40+ different enzymes
Term
role of NADPH
Definition
-Helps to drive chemical reactions for which electrons are needed (i.e. reductions); provides electrons
-Carbon reactions of photosynthesis
-Works together with many different enzymes
Term
role of Na in halophytic plants
Definition
helps to maintain turgor
Term
role of Si in plants
Definition
-increases strength
-provides protection against pathogens
Term
role of Zn in enzymes
Definition
Essential catalytic component of over 300 enzymes
Term
root branching can be influenced by...
Definition
lateral roots
Term
root growth in Ca deficient soils
Definition
Roots grow very poorly in Ca-deficient soils
Term
root hairs
Definition
outgrowths of epidermal cells
Term
root interception
Definition
root hair grows until it can reach ions and exchange then takes place
Term
rxn of elemental S that acidifies soil
Definition
S + H2O + 3/2 O2 → 2H+ + SO4- -biological rxn -Thiobacillus sp. -sulfur oxidizes and forms sulfuric acid -you need the bacteria for this reaction to occur
Term
rxn that forms pyrophosphoric acid
Definition
H3PO4 + H3PO4 --> H4P2O7 + H2O
Term
rxn that happens to P fertilizer in acidic soils
Definition
MCP --> DCP --> AlPO4 or FePO4
Term
rxn that happens to P fertilizer in basic soils
Definition
MCP --> DCP --> OCP --> TCP --> HA
Term
rxn that happens with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in calcareous and sodic soils
Definition
H2SO4 + CaCO3 –> H2CO3 + CaSO4
Term
rxn to make phosphoric acid
Definition
Rock Phosphate + H2SO4 --> H3PO4 + CaSO4
Term
salt content of sodic soils
Definition
sodic soils don't have much salt
Term
seed depends on this when it's germinating
Definition
reserves
Term
series of rxns of Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3)
Definition
Al2(SO4)3 –> 2Al3+ + 3SO42- Al3+ + H2O –> Al(OH)2+ + H+ Al(OH)2+ + H2O –> Al(OH)2+ + H+
Term
series of rxns of aluminum hydrolysis
Definition
Al3+ + H2O → Al(OH)2+ + H+ Al(OH)2+ + H2O → Al(OH)2+ + H+ Al(OH)2+ + H2O → Al(OH)3 + H+ Al(OH)3 + H2O → Al(OH)4- + H+
Term
shape of the purines
Definition
[image]
Term
shape of the pyrimidines
Definition
[image]
Term
sieve plate with callose
Definition
[image]
Term
simple diffusion
Definition
movement of ions from one side of the membrane to the other
Term
soemthing Ca deficiency does to legumes
Definition
causes poor nodulation by N fixing bacteria on legume roots, where nodule tissues are white to grayish green compared to the pink/red color found in normal legume nodules
Term
soil CEC
Definition
represents the total quantity of - surface charges on minerals and OM available to attract cations in solution

expressed in meq/100g oven dried soil
Term
soil extractants are selected based on...
Definition
local soil conditions
Term
soil factors that affect plant growth and yield
Definition
-fertility
-structure
-texture
-etc.
Term
soil factors that may affect %BS
Definition
-BS of cultivated soils higher for arid than for humid regions
-BS of soils formed from limestone or basic igneous rock is greater than that of soils formed from sandstone or acidic igneous rock
Term
soil fertility is a component of...
Definition
soil productivity
Term
soil fertility is relative to...
Definition
the plant being considered, that is, how the plant interacts with the nutrients
Term
soil in which mineralization from inorganic fertilizer and mineralization from poultry litter can be the same
Definition
sandy soil with very little organic matter
Term
soil in which solution Fe+2 < Fe+3
Definition
well-drained, oxidized soil
Term
soil moisture vs. K availability
Definition
the higher the soil moisture, the more K that's available
Term
soil productivity depends in part on...
Definition
soil fertility
Term
soil productivity depends on...
Definition
adequate moisture and soil nutrients, as well as favorable climate (temperature, rainfall)
Term
soil test calibration
Definition
identifies low, medium, high, and very high categories for each nutrient and determines amount of nutrient to apply for each nutrient
Term
soil test correlation
Definition
correlates test with plant uptake in greenhouse
Term
soil tests are these indices instead of ______
Definition
empirical indices
mechanistic indices
Term
soil water content at which S mineralization/immobilization is optimum
Definition
Optimum at 60% field capacity
Term
soils contain how much N?
Definition
0.02-2.5% N
Term
soils containing these minerals contain more K
Definition
-vermiculite
-montmorillonite
-mica
Term
soils for which the direct application of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) works
Definition
-calcareous soils
-sodic soils (SW USA)
Term
soils in which Ca deficiency can occur
Definition
highly leached, unlimed acid soils
Term
soils in which Cu can be deficient
Definition
-neutral
-calcareous
-high OM
Term
soils in which Fe can be deficient
Definition
neutral and calcareous soils
Term
soils in which K leaching can be a problem
Definition
coarse textured and organic soils in humid regions or under irrigation
Term
soils in which Mn can be deficient
Definition
-neutral
-calcareous
-high OM
Term
soils in which S volatilization may be insignificant
Definition
Volatilization insignificant in low OM soils
Term
soils in which S volatilization may be significant
Definition
volatilization may be significant in high OM soils
Term
soils in which flooding and submergence can increase Fe2+ c'tration
Definition
soils where HCO3- formation is of no concern
Term
soils in which gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) has a self-liming effect at depth
Definition
only in acidic soils
Term
soils that are low in P
Definition
most of the world's soils are low in P
Term
soils that can have B deficiencies
Definition
-neutral
-calcareous
-sandy (low OM)
Term
soils that tend to be low in Mo
Definition
Soils high in amorphous Fe/Al oxides
Term
soils where AEC is greatest
Definition
acid soils containing 1:1 clays and those containing Fe and Al oxides

exception: soils that contain hydroxyl-Al vermiculites common to the SE US
Term
soils where Fe deficiencies occur less frequently
Definition
acid soils
Term
soils where Fe deficiencies occur more frequently
Definition
high pH and calcerous soils
Term
soils where the coprecipitation is important
Definition
calcareous soils
Term
soils with ______ can supply nutrient cations to plants at a much lower BS than soils with ______
Definition
large amounts of OM or 1:1 clays
2:1 clays
Term
soils with which type of clay require higher Ca and Mg saturations?
Definition
2:1 clays
Term
solubility of potassium phosphate
Definition
completely water soluble
Term
solubility of solubor
Definition
very soluble in water
Term
solubility vs. chain length
Definition
Solubility increases with decrease in chain length
Term
soluble Fe+2 increases significantly when soils become...
Definition
waterlogged
Term
solution Fe can be complexed by...
Definition
organic compounds in the soil soution
Term
solution Fe can be immobilized by...
Definition
microbes
Term
solution K+ c'tration for optimum plant growth
Definition
1-10ppm
Term
some Ca primary minerals
Definition
-Anorthite
-Pyroxenes
-Amphiboles
-Calcite
-Dolomite
-Gypsum
Term
some Fe/Al P secondary minerals that occur in acidic soils
Definition
-variscite
-strengite
Term
some Fertilizers containing only nitrate
Definition
-calcium nitrate
-potassium nitrate
-sodium nitrate
Term
some Important Potassium Minerals
Definition
-sylvite
-sylvinite
-carnallite
-langbeinite
-kainite
Term
some Mg primary minerals
Definition
-Biotite
-Dolomite
-Hornblende
-Olivine
-Serpentine
-Epsomite
Term
some N lossses from soil
Definition
-nitrate leaching
-denitrification
-runoff and erosion
-ammonia volatilization
-crop harvest
Term
some P-solubizing bacteria
Definition
-Bacillus -Pseudomonas -Aspergillus
Term
some Symptoms of Mo deficiency
Definition

-Interveinal mottling

-Marginal chlorosis

-Leaf curling

-Necrotic spots (with high NO3-); this is when nitrate gets toxic due to no longer being assimilated

Term
some Synthetic Inorganic sources of S
Definition
-Elemental Sulfur -Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) -Gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) -Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3) -Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx) -Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3] -Potassium sulfate (K2SO4) -Ammonium sulfate [(NH4)2SO4]
Term
some anatomical features roots have to regulate nutrient uptake
Definition
-root hairs (epidermis)
-cortex
-endodermis
-pericycle
-phloem
-xylem
Term
some anion effects that Affect P Fixation
Definition
-Competition by other anions, both organic and inorganic -Inorganic (SO42-, OH-) compete w/ phosphate for adsorption
Term
some anions in saline and sodic soils
Definition
-Cl- -SO4- -HCO3- -CO3-
Term
some anions that can interfere with Cl and cause Cl deficiency
Definition
-NO3- -SO4-2
Term
some beneficial elements that have not been proven as essential
Definition
-Co
-Na
-Si
-Se
Term
some cations get ______ to the phytate molecule
Definition
chelated
Term
some cations in saline and sodic soils
Definition
-Na+ -Ca2+ -Mg2+
Term
some cations that can interact with Fe to induce Fe deficiency
Definition
metal cations, such as Cu
Term
some climate factors that affect crop yield potential
Definition
-precipitation -air temp -relative humidity -light -altitude -latitude -wind -CO2 concentration
Term
some common P minerals in acidic soils
Definition
-variscite
-strengite
Term
some common P minerals in neutral and calcerous soils
Definition
-dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD)
-dicalcium (DCP)
-octacalcium phosphate (OCP)
-β-tricalcium phosphate (βTCP)
-hydroxyapatite (HA)
-fluorapatite (FA)
Term
some common primary and 2ndary Fe minerals
Definition
-olivine
-siderite
-hematite
-geothite
-magnetite
Term
some compartments Ca can be moved into
Definition
-vacuole
-plastids
-the leumen of the ER
Term
some compounds that can be involved in S volatilization
Definition
-Volatile S compounds (microbial activity) -Dimethyl sulfide (CH3SCH3) -Carbon disulfide (CS2) -Methyl mercaptan (CH3SH) -Dimethyl disulfide (CH3SSCH3)
Term
some conditional details about ammonia volatilization
Definition
-Important at pH > 7.5 and surface application
-Slow at < 5°C
-N source (contains or generates NH4+)
-Increases with temp
-Increases with wind speed
Term
some crop factors that affect crop yield potential
Definition
-crop species
-variety
-seeding rate
-geometry
-seed quality
-evapotranspiration
-water availability
-nutrition
-pests
-harvest efficiency
-crop sequence or rotation
-
-
Term
some details about Anhydrous NH3
Definition
- 82% N
- about 6% of world N fertilizer use
Term
some details about Aqua NH3
Definition
- 20 to 25% N
- not used much in Midwest
Term
some details about gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O)
Definition
-Directly mined
-Will not produce acidity
Term
some details about proteoid roots
Definition
-they are dense clusters of lateral roots, but very short, about 1-2mm long
-they can form tertiary roots
-these roots can send out certain enzymes to change rhizosphere and increase P uptake
Term
some details about the Symbiotic relationship between legume and rhizobia
Definition
–Occurs in root nodules on legumes
–Legume plant gets N from rhizobia
–Rhizobia get carbohydrates and other nutrients from legume
Term
some devices in plants that are known to take up Ca
Definition
Ca channels and pumps
Term
some disadvantages of phytoremediation
Definition
-low biomass
-pollutants still in the plant
-ash needs to be disposed or stored (landfill)
-re-extraction of metals is costly and/or difficult
-volatilization may introduce the pollutant into the atmosphere
Term
some disorders that are associated w/ Ca deficiency
Definition
-bitter rot
-blossom end rot
Term
some effects of K defficiency
Definition
-Reduced photosynthesis (before visual symptoms, often undetected)
-More susceptible to drought
-Reduced leaf, stem, and fruit growth
-Occurs initially in the margins of older leaves (chlorosis followed by necrosis)
-Weak stems and increased lodging in grains
-another one can be enzymes not working as efficiently
Term
some environmental factors that affect K availability
Definition
-soil moisture and temperature
-soil aeration
-soil pH
Term
some factors affecting Fe availability
Definition
-soil pH and bicarbonate
-excessive water and poor aeration
-soil OM
-interactions w/ other nutrients
-plant factors
Term
some factors that affect K availability
Definition
-clay minerals and CEC
-exchangeable K
-environment
-K leaching
Term
some factors that affect P fixation
Definition
-Fe/Al oxides -> high adsorption -The more amorphous the Fe oxides -> more adsorption -1:1 clays adsorb more P than 2:1 clays -CaCO3
Term
some factors that affect which cations are preferentially adsorbed onto mineral surfaces
Definition
-mineral type
-solution pH
-dominant anions present
-electrical potential of the charged surface
-other factors beyond the scope of this text
Term
some factors that affects ammonia volatilization
Definition
temp and wind
Term
some fast processes in the P cycle in soil
Definition
Adsorption and desorption
Term
some fertilizer sources of Ca
Definition
-CaCO3 and other liming materials -CaSO4 -Single and triple superphosphate
Term
some fertilizer sources of Mg
Definition
-Dolomite (MgCO3.CaCO3) -Sul-Po-Mag (K2SO4.MgSO4) -MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2
Term
some forms of Ca and Mg in soil
Definition
-Primary Minerals with Ca and Mg
-Soil Solution Ca and Mg
-Exchangeable Ca and Mg
Term
some forms of K that enter soil K
Definition
-crop residue
-manure
-fertilizer
-exchangeable K
Term
some forms of inorganic P in soils
Definition
-primary minerals
-secondary minerals
Term
some forms of mineral Cl
Definition

-NaCl

-CaCl2

-MgCl2

Term
some forms of organic P in soils
Definition
- Inositol phosphates (10-50%)
- Phospholipids (1-5%)
- Nucleic acids (0.2-2.5%)
Term
some functions for which K is required
Definition
-p'synth and energy relations
-enzyme activation
-translocation of assimilates
-water relations
Term
some functions of Ca in plants
Definition
-Provides stability and integrity to membranes (leaky with low calcium, which interacts with polar phosphate heads of lipids)
-Important component of cell walls (forms cross-links between negatively-charged groups)
-Because of the importance in cell walls and membranes, Ca is needed for cell elongation
-Calcium affects many metabolic processes in plants
-This is mediated by small proteins named calmodulins (in the cytoplasm)
-Calmodulin is only active when associated with four Ca2+ ions
Term
some functions of P in plants
Definition
-Phosphorylation
-Phospholipids (membranes)
-Energy metabolism (AMP, ADP, ATP, NADPH)
-Genetic materials (RNA, DNA)
-Enzyme function
Term
some functions of the cortex
Definition
-nutrients can be taken up into the symplast
-can also act as storage; nutrients can be stored in the vacuoles of cortical cells
Term
some functions thru which K is essential for p'synth
Definition
-ATP synth -production and activity of specific p'synth enzymes, such as RuBP carboxylase -CO2 absorption thru leaf stomates -maintenance of e'negativity during photophosphorylation in chloroplast
Term
some heavy metals that can accumulate in the soil
Definition
-zinc
-cadmium
-copper
-selenium
Term
some human modifications to the P cycle
Definition
1: Mining P for fertilizers
2: Applying P fertilizers
3: Transporting food
4: Accelerating erosion
Term
some info about non-essential elements regarding plants
Definition
-Certain minerals can have definite positive effects on plants (or the animals that eat them)
-But these elements have not (yet) been proven to be essential for plants
+Some of these may play very specific roles
Term
some inorganic K fertilizers
Definition
-potassium chloride
-potassium sulfate
-potasium magnesium sulfate
-potassium nitrate
-potassium phosphates
-potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium hydroxide
-potassium thiosulfate and potassium polysulfide
Term
some inorganic N sources
Definition
-Ammonia
-Urea
-Ammonium Nitrate
-Ammonium Sulfate
Term
some inorganic P sources
Definition
-rock phosphate
-Phosphoric Acid
-Calcium Orthophosphates
-Ammonium phosphates
-Ammonium Polyphosphate
-Potassium Phosphate
Term
some inorganic sources of Cl
Definition

-Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl) 66% Cl

-Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) 65% Cl

-Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) 74% Cl

-Potassium Chloride (KCl) 47% Cl

Term
some inorganic sources of Mo
Definition
-Ammonium Molybdate (54% Mo)
-Sodium Molybdate (39% Mo)
-Molbdenum frits (fritted glass 1-30% Mo)
Term
some inorganic sources of micronutrients
Definition
-Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn sulfates
-Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn chelates
Term
some ions that inhibit SO4-2 uptake
Definition
-chromate
-selenate
Term
some liming materials
Definition
-Ca
-Mg oxides
-hydroxides
-carbonates
-silicates
Term
some limitations of plant analysis
Definition
-it may be too late to prevent problems
-the crop may respond to a specific nutrient during a specific growth stage
Term
some metabolic functions of Ca in plants
Definition
-Calcium affects many metabolic processes in plants
-This is mediated by small proteins named calmodulins (in the cytoplasm)
-Calmodulin is only active when associated with four Ca2+ ions
Term
some methods used to test for P
Definition
-Bray 1
-Olsen
-Mehlich 1
-Mehlich 3
Term
some micronutrients get adsorbed by...
Definition
oxides
Term
some micronutrients that are currently known to be essential
Definition
-iron
-manganese
-zinc
-copper
-molybdenum
-boron
-chlorine
-nickel
Term
some minerals that can fix ammonium
Definition
-illite
-vermiculite
Term
some minerals that contain B
Definition
-Shales
-Tourmaline (main mineral)
Term
some natural chelate compounds that can help plants take up more Fe
Definition
-citric acid
-oxalic acid
-malonic acid
-malic acid
-tartaric acid
Term
some organic N sources
Definition
-manure
-compost
-legume residues
-sewage sludge
-feather meal
-blood meal
-bone neal
Term
some organic forms of N plants can take up
Definition
-Amino acids
-Amides
-Ureides
Term
some organic forms of N that can be taken up
Definition
amino acids; small proteins (peptides)
Term
some organic sources of Cl
Definition
manure
Term
some organic sources of K
Definition
-manures
-sewage sludge
Term
some organic sources of Mo
Definition
manure
Term
some organic sources of P
Definition
-manure
-bone meal
Term
some other elements that may be essential to some plants
Definition
-silicon
-cobalt
-vanadium
-sodium (essential for some plants)
-aluminum
Term
some other methods of plant analysis
Definition
-chlorophyll meters
-remote sensing
-biological tests
Term
some pests that can affect crop yield potential
Definition
-insects
-diseases
-weeds
Term
some places that tend to be high in K and why
Definition
Vermont and the Midwest because of parent material
Term
some plant symptoms caused by Ni deficiency
Definition
Mouse ear ‘disorder’ in pecan and river birch was recently shown to be caused by a nickel deficiency
Term
some plants that require lots of K
Definition
Alfalfa and bermudagrass
Term
some plants that seem to prefer ammonium over nitrate
Definition
-Ericaceous plants, such as blueberries, azaleas, rhododendron -rice -Chenopodium album (lambsquarters)
Term
some plants with high acidity tolerance
Definition
-Azalea
-Blueberry
-Cranberry
-Rhododendron
Term
some plants with moderate acidity tolerance
Definition
-Peanut
-Rice
-Strawberry
-Watermelon
Term
some plants with very low acidity tolerance
Definition
-Alfalfa
-Cotton
-Soybean
-Spinach
Term
some poisonous molecules that can result from glucosinolate
Definition
-isothiocyanate
-thiocyanate
-cyanide
Term
some pollutants that plants selected for phytoremediation should be able to tolerate
Definition
-Zn
-Al
-Cd
-Se
Term
some porphyrin molecules
Definition
-cytochromes
-hemes
-hematin
-ferrichrome
-leghemoglobin
Term
some possible symptoms of Cl toxicity
Definition
-leaf burn on tips and margins
-chlorosis
-leaf abscission
Term
some primary minerals that release K into the soil
Definition
-Feldspars (orthoclase, microcline)
-Micas (muscovite, biotite)
Term
some problems phytoremediation can be used for
Definition
-Heavy metal accumulation in soils
-Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air
-Toxic metals can enter the food chain
Term
some processes that use redox rxns of Cu
Definition
-p'synth
-respiration
Term
some reasons why basing nutrient deficiency on visual symptoms is not very reliable
Definition
-may be caused by more than one nutrient
-some symptoms are hard to differentiate
-some symptoms may be similar to damage caused by other factors (abiotic or biotic factors)
-symptoms may e due to toxicity ofanother nutrient
Term
some root structure
Definition
[image]
Term
some slow processes in the P cycle in soil
Definition
Precipitation and dissolution
Term
some soil components that influence nutrient concentration in the soil solution
Definition
-nutrient uptake
-soil air
-OM/microbes
-rainfall evaporation/drainage management
-mineral solubility
-surface exchange (that is, in the surface of soil particles)
Term
some soil conditions that limit root growth and therefore root access to Ca and induce deficiency
Definition
-Al toxicity
-P deficiency
-pests
-diseases
Term
some soil factors that affect crop yield potential
Definition
-organnic matter
-texture
-structure
-CEC
-pH
-base sat
-slope and topography
-soil temp
-soil management factors
-depth (root zone)
-nutrient supply (soil test)
-element toxicity
Term
some soil management factors
Definition
-tillage
-drainage
-others
Term
some soil sampling approaches
Definition
-field average sampling
-zone sampling (select zones)
-site-specific sampling (grid)
Term
some sources of potential acidity
Definition
- Al3+ in soil solution (all species) - Hydroxy-Al polymers - H+ and Al3+ in exchange sites - H+ in broken edges of clays, oxides - H+ in organic matter (ROOH, ROH)
Term
some sources of soil acidity
Definition
1. Acids in Precipitation
2. Dissociation of H+ from Soil Organic Matter
3. Dissociation of H+ from broken edges
4. Al and Fe hydrolysis
5. Microbial respiration
6. Nutrient Transformations
Term
some species of Cu that can occur in soil
Definition

-Cu2+

-CuOH+

-Cu(OH)20

Term
some species of Mn that can be found in soil
Definition

-Mn2+

-MnOH+

Term
some symptoms of Ca deficiency
Definition
-Membranes may become leaky
-Cells lose structural integrity
Term
some symptoms of K defficiency
Definition
-chlorosis, necrosis, and/or white spots on leaves
-weakening of stalks and stems, which causes lodging and stalk breakage, severely reducing harvestable yield
Term
some symptoms of Mg deficiency
Definition
-Low chlorophyll content
-Magnesium is mobile, so symptoms appear first in older leaves
-Interveinal chlorosis, followed by general chlorosis and necrosis in severe cases
-In cotton, leaves may turn reddish purple
Term
some techniques used to assess nutrient status in plants
Definition
-Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms of plants
-Plant Analysis
-Biological tests
Term
some things produced by plant metabolism
Definition
-carbohydrates
-proteins
-lipids
-oils
-vitamins
-other compounds essential for crop productivity and quality
Term
some things that can be caused by Zn toxicity
Definition
-Reduced root and shoot growth
-General leaf chlorosis (similar to S)
-chlorosis
-necrosis
Term
some things that can happen as a result of Cu deficiency
Definition
-Reduced photosynthesis
-Chlorosis
-growing tip may die

(symptoms vary greatly among species, but generally in younger plant parts)
Term
some things that may enhance Fe deficiency
Definition

-irrigation water

-bicarbonate (HCO3-)

Term
some things that requires Cu as a cofactor
Definition
-The receptor that binds to ethylene requires Cu as a cofactor
-Cu important as a cofactor for some protein complexes
Term
some things the Green Revolution brought to ag
Definition
-fertilizers
-high yielding varieties
-pesticides
Term
some things tissue tests for specific nutrients can be used for
Definition
-following nutrients throughout the growing season
-detecting decreases in tissue nutrients before deficiencies occur
Term
some tools used in soil sampleing
Definition
-auger
-probe
-spade
Term
some transformations of N that cause soil acidity
Definition
-immobilization -nitrification -volatilization -NH4+ uptake
Term
some transformations of N that increase soil pH
Definition
-mineralization -denitrification -urea hydrolysis -NO3- uptake
Term
some types of potasium fertilizers
Definition
-potassium chloride
-potassium sulfate
-Sul-Po-Mag (langbeinite)
-potassium nitrate
Term
some ways K leaves soil
Definition
-plant uptake
-leaching
-erosion
Term
some ways K stress increases crop damage
Definition
-bacterial and fungal diseases
-insect and mite infestation
-nematode and virus infection
Term
some ways humans release SO2 into the atmosphere
Definition
-industries
-combustion of fossil fuels
Term
some ways potassium sulfate (K2SO4) is made
Definition
-reacting KCl with SO4 containing salts or H2SO4 -recovery from natural brines
Term
some ways remote sensing can be done
Definition
-tractor
-plane
-satellite
-UAV's?
Term
some ways site specific sampling can be done
Definition
point or cell sampling by grid sampling and zone sampling
Term
some ways to collect a soil sample when the band location is unknown
Definition
-sample randomly
-take more core~ 150%
Term
some ways to do zone sampling (selected zones)
Definition
-soil map, topography
-aerial photography (remote sensing)
-yield maps
-field scanning (EC, pH, NIRS)
-define management zones
Term
something Ca deficiency can do to the distribution of carbohydrates
Definition
accumulation of carbohydrates in leaves, which decreases carbohydrate content of stems and roots, which impairs normal root function (i.e. water and nutrient absorption) because of low energy supply, thus causing malformation of storage tissues in many fruits and veggie crops
Term
something Cl fertilization can be used for other than to supply nutrients
Definition
Cl fertilization is sometimes used for disease suppression; sometimes used to control fungi
Term
something Co is needed for
Definition
nitrogen fixation (but only in extremely small amounts)
Term
something Cu has in common w/ Fe
Definition
can occur in two redox states (Cu2+ + e- -----> Cu+
Term
something K deficiency can do to stems
Definition
Weak stems and increased lodging in grains
Term
something Mg deficiency can cause in forage crops, particularly grasses
Definition
grass tetany (hypomagnesia)
Term
something Mn deficiency does in cereals
Definition
Grey speck in cereals (grey spots on the lower part of the leaves)
Term
something S is required for the synthesis of in plants
Definition
the synth of the S containing amino acids cystine, cysteine, and methionine, which are essential components of a protein that comprises about 90% of S in plants
Term
something V seems to be essential in
Definition
algae
Term
something about manure as an organic K source
Definition
-0.2 to 2.0% K -Mainly present as K+ -Rapidly available
Term
something additional fertilizer recommendations are provided on
Definition
method and timing of fertilizer application
Term
something bad that can happen with pollutants when doing phytoremediation
Definition
they can sometimes volatilize
Term
something caused by Zn deficiency that can cause some stunting
Definition
short internodes
Term
something containing sulfur that can change the shape of a protein
Definition
A disulfide bridge between 2 cysteine molecules changes the shape of a protein
Term
something else Cu is important for
Definition
e- transport
Term
something excess Ca can do w/ organic matter
Definition
Excess Ca can complex with organic acids, forming complexes that can crystallize
Term
something found in humans and animals that can be used as a source of P
Definition
bones
Term
something humans do that can cause chloride toxicity
Definition
salt applications to roads in winter time; too much NaCl in the soil
Term
something humans do that can lead to Cu toxicity
Definition
Some Cu based fungicides, when applied in excess amounts, can lead to Cu toxicity
Term
something in plants that B deficiency can affect
Definition
Development of meristematic tissues (root tips, shoot meristems)
Term
something in the roots Cu toxicity can lead to
Definition
inhibition of root growth
Term
something inside plasmodesmata that might help regulate traffic thru them
Definition
plasmodesmata have some amount of endoplasmic reticulum in there and plasmodesmata are pretty tightly controlled; there’s regulatory mechanisms inside plasmodesmata
Term
something legumes need Mo for
Definition
root nodulation
Term
something many legumes do with Ni
Definition
convert it to ureides before being transported from roots to shoots
Term
something nitrate reductase does
Definition
converts nitrate to nitrite
Term
something produced by plants that are able to complex micronutrients
Definition
root exudates
Term
something sulfuric acid can be used for
Definition
can be used to acidify soil for azaleas and such
Term
something that S is not part of, but is required for the synth of
Definition
chlorophyll
Term
something that affects Ca and Mg availability at low pH
Definition
At low pH Al3+ competes with Ca2+ and Mg2+ for space on the CEC; kicks out the Ca and Mg such that the Ca and Mg get leached out
Term
something that affects Ca and Mg availability at low pH
Definition
At low pH Al3+ competes with Ca2+ and Mg2+ for space on the CEC; kicks out the Ca and Mg such that the Ca and Mg get leached out
Term
something that also characterizes S deficiency in rapeseed
Definition
-paler than normal blossoms
-severely impaired seed set
Term
something that can be formed in the oxidation process of S0
Definition
sulfuric acid
Term
something that can cause Mo deficiencies
Definition
strong adsorption to Al/Fe oxides
Term
something that can cause Zn deficiency
Definition
high P
Term
something that can depress Mg absorption by the animals that eat the grass, especially cattle
Definition
high protein content of ingested forages and other feeds
Term
something that can happen as a result of K toxicity
Definition
high K+ can inhibit Ca2+ and NH4+ uptake by affecting their movement
Term
something that can happen in severe cases of Fe deficiency
Definition
whole leaves or flowers can turn white
Term
something that can happen to roots under inadequate Ca
Definition
-slow development
-dark color
-death
Term
something that can result from reduced Mg availability
Definition
(grass tetany/cattle); cattle can suffer from hypomagnesia
Term
something that can result from reduced Mg availability
Definition
(grass tetany/cattle); cattle can suffer from hypomagnesia
Term
something that happens in leaves when there's S deficiency; this reduces food quality
Definition
NO3- accumulates in leaves, reducing food quality
Term
something that mineralizes to release inorganic S
Definition
amino acids
Term
something that seems to improve carbohydrate translocation in the plant
Definition
K
Term
something that's a cofactor for nitrate reductase
Definition
Mo
Term
something that's greatly reduced in the absence of potassium
Definition
Cotton fiber elongation
Term
something unique about Vidalia onions other than mild flavor
Definition
they have very specific genotypes that don’t take up much S
Term
speed at which B minerals weather to release B
Definition
slow
Term
speed at which stored SO42- is released
Definition
slowly (too slow to support new growth)
Term
speed of diffusion as a mechanism of nutrient movement to roots
Definition
very slow, only 1-2cm/season
Term
stages of the natural P cycle
Definition
1: Tectonic uplift
2: Erosion/weathering
3: Transport to lakes/oceans
4: Sedimentation
Term
states in the US with significant amounts of rock phosphate
Definition
-Florida
-North Carolina
-Tennessee
-Idaho
Term
structure of root hairs
Definition
[image]
Term
such a large amount of N going into the water so quickly can lead to...
Definition
eutrophication
Term
sufficiency of solution Fe in soil over the normal soil pH range
Definition
over the normal soil pH range, total solution Fe is not sufficient to meet plant Fe requirements, even in acid soils
Term
sufficiency range of Fe in plant tissue
Definition
50-250ppm
Term
sufficient
Definition
the nutrient concentration range in which added nutrient will not increase yield but can increase nutrient concentration
Term
sulfate adsorption vs. nitrate adsorption
Definition
Sulfate is adsorbed a bit more strongly than nitrate
Term
sulfur as CaSO4 can be coprecipitated with...
Definition
CaCO3
Term
sulfur immobilization
Definition
going from SO42- to organic
Term
sulfur mineralization
Definition
going from organic to SO42-
Term
sulfur volatilization
Definition
sulfur going into SO2
Term
supply of S to plants depeds on...
Definition
mineralization
Term
surface application of urea can result in loss of...
Definition
NH3
Term
symplast
Definition
inside cells
Term
symptom of Fe toxicity
Definition
bronze speckles on leaves
Term
symptoms of B toxicity
Definition
-Symptoms include leaf tip and margin yellowing, followed by necrosis
-Leaves get scorched appearance and will drop prematurely
Term
techniques to sample a field that's had banded fertilizer when the band location is known
Definition
-avoid band; most commonly used
-sample band proportionally
Term
temperature at which S mineralization/immobilization decreases
Definition
above 40°C
Term
temperature at which S mineralization/immobilization is low
Definition
below 10°C
Term
temperature at which S mineralization/immobilization is optimum
Definition
around 40°C
Term
temperature vs. rate of oxidation of S0
Definition
Temperature increases oxidation rate up to 40°C
Term
test soil how often?
Definition
every 3 years
Term
texture at which the effect of nutrient source on leaching of K is most noticeable
Definition
sandy soil
Term
the 1st product of CO2 fixation in leaves
Definition
3-phosphoglycerate
Term
the 2 approaches to N recommendations
Definition
1: yield goal
2: resonse curve
Term
the 2 proteins that make up the nitrogenase enzyme
Definition
-Fe protein
-MoFe protein
Term
the 2 steps of N mineralization
Definition
-Aminization
-Ammonification
Term
the 2 types of mycorrhizae that plants form associations with
Definition
-Ectomycorrhiza
-Endomycorrhiza
Term
the 3 forms in which P can be stored in plants
Definition
-Pi -Phytate (phytic acid), especially in grain and seed -Polyphosphate (chain of phosphate molecules)
Term
the B source and B sink in plants
Definition
leaf is the source and other parts are the sink
Term
the Bray 1 P soil test was deveoped for...
Definition
acidic soils
Term
the C/N ratio is based on...
Definition
mass
Term
the C/S ratio that results in net immobilization
Definition
>400
Term
the C/S ratio that results in net mineralization
Definition
<200
Term
the CEC of most SE soils (ultisols) is mostly ______ while the CEC of most MW soils (mollisols) is mostly ______
Definition
pH dependent
permanent charge
Term
the CEC of the whole soil is strongly affected by...
Definition
the nature and quantity of clay minerals and OM in the soil
Term
the Ca and Mg cycle
Definition
[image]
Term
the Fe supply in soils
Definition
Iron is very common in soils and practically always present in sufficient quantities.
Term
the Fe that really gets transported within the plant
Definition
Fe complexed with something
Term
the Fe uptake strategy that modifies the rhizosphere
Definition
strategy 1
Term
the Feedback system of regulation that regulates N uptake
Definition
-High N uptake increases N levels in leaves
-Leaves contain high levels of amino acids
-Amino acids are transported back to the roots
-Amino acids inhibit nitrogen uptake by the roots
Term
the K minerals that are mined in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Definition
-Sylvite
-sylvinite
-langbeinite
Term
the K plants absorb
Definition
the K+ from the soil solution
Term
the K that's available to plants
Definition
-exchangeable K+ -solution K+
Term
the K that's not available to plants
Definition
-primary minerals -nonexchangeable K+
Term
the K+ ions on mica and vermiculite that are exchangeable
Definition
the ones on the planar (i) positions
Term
the K+ ions on mica and vermiculite that are nonexchangeable
Definition
the ones in the internal (i) positions and edge (e) positions
Term
the Law of the Minimum
Definition
states that crop yield is proportional to the amount of the most limiting nutrient
Term
the Most common nutrient limiting crop growth and yield
Definition
N
Term
the N-P-K nutrients in order of greatest consumption to least consumption
Definition
1: N
2: P
3: K
Term
the P content of manure
Definition
0.4 to 2.5% total P
Term
the P minerals that predominate in acid soils
Definition
Al-P and Fe-P minerals
Term
the P minerals that predominate in neutral and calcerous soils
Definition
Ca-P minerals
Term
the Q10 for most biological rxns and physical rxns
Definition
consistently around 2 for most biological rxns, but physical rxns tend to have higher number
Term
the Q:I ratio
Definition
the relationship between exchangeable K+ (quantity, Q) and solution K+ (intensity, I)
Term
the UGA method for measuring pH avoids...
Definition
the seasonal variation in pH caused by differences in the soil’s salt content
Term
the acidification rxn of Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3) is biological, so you can’t use it in ______ soils
Definition
sterilized
Term
the actively absorbing tissue of plant roots
Definition
the young tissue near the plant tips
Term
the adsorption strength of cations with similar charges is determined by...
Definition
the size or radii of the hydrated cation
Term
the amount of - charge on 2:1 clays that's pH dependent
Definition
5-10%
Term
the amount of Fe you need in the soil to be sufficient
Definition
20ppm
Term
the amount of K diffusion by mass flow
Definition
10%
Term
the amount of K replenishment by diffusion
Definition
90%
Term
the amount of P in soil that is organic P
Definition
15 to 80% of total P
Term
the amount of S in the Earth's crust
Definition
about 0.05%
Term
the amount of SO42- adsorbed is really a function of...
Definition
positive charge
Term
the amount of SO42- that gets to soil per year
Definition
1-100 kg S/ha
Term
the amount of micronutrients in organic fertilizers
Definition
100 to 1000 mg/kg Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn
Term
the amount of negative charge on 1:1 clays that's pH dependent
Definition
50%
Term
the ash left over from burning plant dry matter contains all the elements except ______ because ______.
Definition
C, H, O, N, & S
they are volatilized as gases
Term
the bacteria that oxidize S0
Definition
Thiobacillus genus
Term
the best C:N ratios
Definition
30:1 or lower
Term
the biological N fixation by legumes
Definition
80-90 million tons of N
Term
the biologically active form of N
Definition
the reduced form of N
Term
the black stuff is...
Definition
the dissolved organic matter
Term
the bulk of the phosphate reserves are in...
Definition
Morocco
Term
the bulk of the phosphate reserves are in...
Definition
Morocco
Term
the c'tration of Fe in the soil solution depends on...
Definition
pH
Term
the c'tration of solution Fe and Fe transported to the root by diffusion can be greatly increased thru...
Definition
natural organic chelate-Fe complexes in soil
Term
the c'trations of Ca in plant cell cytoplasm
Definition
usually pretty low
Term
the cations in the rhizosphere that are taken up more efficiently
Definition
the ones that are more abundant
Term
the channels involved in Cu uptake
Definition
Nonspecific cation channels involved in uptake
Term
the charge of oxic soils
Definition
just positive
Term
the charge on clay minerals that's unaffected by solution pH
Definition
permanent charge
Term
the charge on our soil here in Georgia
Definition
here in Georgia, we have lotta positive soil in the profile
Term
the chemicals used in the Bray 1 P soil test
Definition
0.025 M HCl + 0.03M NH4F
Term
the chemicals used in the ICP analysis of the Mehlich 1 extract
Definition
0.05 N HCl + 0.025N H2SO4
Term
the chemicals used in the Mehlich 1 soil test
Definition
0.05 N HCl + 0.025N H2SO4 aka "double acid"
Term
the chemicals used in the Mehlich 3 soil test
Definition
0.25 N NH4NO3 + 0.2 N CH3COOH + 0.015 N NH4F + 0.013 N HNO3 + 0.001 M EDTA
Term
the chemicals used in the Olsen P soil test
Definition
0.5M NaHCO3
Term
the color cotton leaves may turn when there's Mg deficiency
Definition
reddish purple
Term
the composition of 2:1 clays
Definition
Al octahedral layer between 2 Si tetrahedral layers
Term
the composition of aluminosilicate minerals
Definition
sheets of layers of silica tetrahedra and alumina octahedra
Term
the conditions flooding creates regarding Fe
Definition
reducing conditions
Term
the country that produces the most potash
Definition
Canada
Term
the difference between chlorosis caused by Fe deficiency and chlorosis caused by Mg deficiency
Definition
Fe deficiency symptoms start in younger leaves and Mg deficiency symptoms start in older leaves
Term
the difference between storage and sequestration
Definition
storage is when it’s intended to be used later, but sequestration is dead end for it
Term
the direction in which the xylem transports nutrients
Definition
roots to shoots
Term
the direction the ammonia volatilization rxn goes at higher temperatures
Definition
to the right
Term
the dominant Zn species below pH 7.7
Definition
Zn2+
Term
the dominant form of B in the soil solution
Definition
boric acid (H3BO3)
Term
the dominant form of Fe in waterlogged soils
Definition
Fe2+
Term
the dominant form of Fe in well drained soils
Definition
Fe3+
Term
the dominant form of Mn in the soil
Definition
Mn2+
Term
the dominant species of Cu in soil below 6.5
Definition
Cu2+
Term
the dominant species of Mo in soil
Definition
MoO42-
Term
the effect of Cu deficiency on p'synth can depend on...
Definition
mobility in the plant system
Term
the effect of pH on MoO42- in soil
Definition
for each unit of pH increase, the solubility of MoO42- increases 10-fold
Term
the effects of weakened cell membranes in plants
Definition
-increased permeability
-loss of cell contents
-failure of nutrient-uptake mechanisms
Term
the electrical conductivity of a soil can be used to make a map that can be used for...
Definition
selecting sampling zones for pH and lime requirement
Term
the environment nitrogenase needs to be put in
Definition
an environment free of oxygen
Term
the enzyme that helps with P mineralization
Definition
phosphatase
Term
the equation of microbial respiration
Definition
CO2 + H2O → H2CO3 ←→HCO3- + H+
Term
the exchange that takes place between legumes and bacteria within the nodules, such as Rhizobium
Definition
bacteria gives plant useable nitrogen and plant gives bacteria carbohydrates and other useable forms of carbon
Term
the extent of desorption depends on...
Definition
the nature of the adsorption mechanism at the mineral surface
Term
the fastest growing source of N inputs into the Mississippi River basin
Definition
N fertilizers
Term
the fertilize the soil approach to P and K recommendations
Definition
-periodic soil testing
-building and maintaining the soil for the long term
Term
the fertilizer consumption that seems to be going up the quickest
Definition
N fertilizer
Term
the fertilizer placement that results in the best seedling emergence
Definition
side placement
Term
the first organic S containing molecule generated in S reduction
Definition
cysteine
Term
the first stable compound in the p'synthetic electron transport chain
Definition
ferredoxin
Term
the first stable product of S reduction
Definition
cysteine
Term
the force used to bring nitrate into the cell
Definition
proton motive force
Term
the form MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2 is used in
Definition
soluble salts
Term
the form MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2 is used in
Definition
soluble salts
Term
the form of Ca that's absorbed by plants
Definition
Ca2+
Term
the form of Cl in solution
Definition
Cl-
Term
the form of Co used by plants
Definition
Co2+
Term
the form of K that plants absorb
Definition
K+
Term
the form of Mo that's transported in plants
Definition
not clear
Term
the form of Na used by plants
Definition
Na+
Term
the form of P plants most readily take up
Definition
H2PO4-
Term
the form of S plants take up
Definition
mineral form, which is sulfate (SO42-)
Term
the form of S that enters the air in volatilization
Definition
SO2
Term
the form of S that occurs in solution
Definition
SO42-
Term
the form of Si plants use
Definition
H4SiO4
Term
the formula for apatites
Definition
Ca10(PO4)6(X)2 where X = F-, OH-, or Cl-
Term
the function of Mn in enzymes
Definition
some enzymes that require Mn as a cofactor
Term
the function of callose synthase
Definition
synthesizes polysac that basically forms callouses
Term
the function of leghemoglobin
Definition
transports oxygen to bacteria
Term
the function of phytosiderophore-Fe complexes
Definition
to release amino acids called phytosiderophores w/ a high affinity for Fe+3 to enhance Fe transport to root surfaces and absorption by root cells
Term
the general cycle of micronutrients
Definition
[image]
Term
the goal of soil sampling
Definition
to obtain a representative sample
Term
the goals of plant analysis
Definition
-Detect deficiencies before symptoms develop
-Confirm deficiency
-Determine whether the soil supplies adequate nutrients
-determining whether or not fertilization affects the nutrient status of the plant
-determining the relationship between nutrient status and crop performance
Term
the importance of Cu regarding ethylene
Definition
The receptor that binds to ethylene requires Cu as a cofactor
Term
the importance of Fe in electron transport
Definition
There’s a variety of iron sulfur clusters used in electron transport chain
Term
the importance of Glutathione
Definition
it's a pretty important antioxidant
Term
the importance of Mg for enzymes
Definition
Crucial in many enzymatic reactions (binds ATP to proteins)
Term
the importance of Si
Definition
Definitely beneficial, perhaps essential (especially in monocots)?
Term
the importance of ferretin
Definition
-Ferritin is a protein in which lots of iron can be stored
-it can store 2000-4000 atoms of iron inside of it, often in reduced form
-the protein shell keeps the iron from reacting
-this protein is an effective way to store iron
-therefore, it’s a good idea to increase the ferritin content in plants, especially the edible parts; theres been lots of research to improve the ferretin content in plants
-if you consume that stored iron, it can become available to humans
Term
the importance of porphyrin molecules
Definition
they are involved in redox rxns in resp and p'synth
Term
the key to oxisols and why
Definition
increasing organic matter because it increases the CEC
Term
the kind of plants that need to be selected for phytoremediation
Definition
metal tolerant plants
Term
the largest source of N inputs into the Mississippi River basin
Definition
N fertilizers
Term
the last micronutrient that has been accepted as being essential for plant growth
Definition
Ni
Term
the leaves that first show signs of K defficiency
Definition
the lower leaves, progressing towards the upper leaves (newer ones)

can also occur in the young leaves of high yielding, fast maturing crops, such as cotton and wheat
Term
the macronutrients are
Definition
-Carbon
-Hydrogen
-Oxygen
-Nitrogen
-Phosphorous
-Potassium
-Calcium
-Sulfur
-Magnesium
Term
the main B mineral
Definition
Tourmaline
Term
the main conducting part of the sieve tube
Definition
sieve tube element
Term
the main enzyme that helps with N fixation
Definition
nitrogenase
Term
the main form of N that gets made available to the plant
Definition
ammonium
Term
the main form of sulfur taken up by plant roots
Definition
SO42-
Term
the main process that acidifies soil
Definition
nitrification
Term
the majority of global emissions of non-CO2 GHGs are from...
Definition
nitrous oxide from soils and methane from enteric fermentation and livestock
Term
the majority of plant nutrient uptake is thru...
Definition
the roots
Term
the makeup of bone meal in terms of % of nutrients
Definition
-Ca: 8.63%
-K: 0.66%
-Mg: 0.24%
-N: 9.3%
-P: 4.2%
-S: 0.48%

the point: bone meal is a pretty good source of P
Term
the meristematic tissue (shoot and root tips), fruits, and storage organs are mainly supplied by...
Definition
the phloem (low transpiration)
Term
the mica that releases K the fastest
Definition
biotite
Term
the micronutrients are
Definition
-Iron
-Zinc
-Boron
-Molybdenum
-Copper
-Manganese
-Chloride
-Nickel
Term
the minerals in soil that are the least soluble
Definition
Fe minerals
Term
the minerals that dont fix K+
Definition
1:1 minerals (kaolinite)
Term
the mobility of N in plants
Definition
highly mobile
Term
the most abundant protein in plants and the most aboundant protein on Earth
Definition
rubisco
Term
the most common 2:1 clays
Definition
-mica (aka illite)
-smectite (aka montmorillonite)
-vermiculite
Term
the most common K fertilizer
Definition
potassium chloride (KCl)
Term
the most common P in our soil
Definition
probably H2PO4
Term
the most common forms of P in soil solution
Definition
H2PO4- and HPO42-
Term
the most common source of error in soil test results
Definition
sampling error
Term
the most common type of 1:1 clay
Definition
kaolinite
Term
the most common visual symptoms of P deficiency
Definition
-overall stunting of the plant
-darker green coloration of the leaves
Term
the most commonly used inorganic source of B
Definition
sodium tetraborate
Term
the most important family of bacteria for N2 fixation (symbiosis with legumes)
Definition
Rhizobium species specific
Term
the most important volatile compound in S volatilization
Definition
Dimethyl disulfide (CH3SSCH3) (55-100%)
Term
the most reliable pH meter
Definition
bench pH meter
Term
the most surefire way to differentiate between S and N deficiency
Definition
tissue analysis
Term
the number of subunits in nitrogenase
Definition
2 proteins
Term
the occurance and essentiality of slicon in plants
Definition
Silicon occurs in substantial amounts in plants, but its essentiality has not been determined
Term
the older part of the roots don’t do very much...
Definition
nutrient and water uptake
Term
the only enzyme that can take in inert N and convert it into ammonium
Definition
nitrogenase
Term
the only known proteins that directly use primary active transport
Definition
H+ and Ca2+ proteins
Term
the only known role of Ni in plant systems
Definition
urease requires Ni as a cofactor; cofactor for urease, which breaks down urea
Term
the order in which limiting factors should be minimized
Definition
1: the most limiting factor
2: the 2nd most limiting factor
3: so on and so forth
Term
the order of adsorption strength for anions
Definition
H2PO4- > SO4-2 > NO3- > Cl-
Term
the oxidized form of glutathione
Definition
2 glutathiones bonded by disulfide bridge
Term
the pH at which the Olsen P soil test is conducted
Definition
8.5
Term
the pH dependent relationship for Fe+3
Definition
Fe(OH)3 + 3H+ <--> Fe+3 + 3H2O
Term
the pH-dependent charge on clay minerals
Definition
the edge charge
Term
the pHa of microbial respiration
Definition
6.35
Term
the pKa of the ammonia volatilization rxn
Definition
about 9.3; above it, you got mostly ammonia, below it, you got mostly ammonium
Term
the part of clay charge that's pH dependent
Definition
the charge along the broken edges
Term
the part of polyphosphate that retains a certain amount of reactivity
Definition
only the end molecules
Term
the part of the plant tissue test interpretation that is hard to establish precisely
Definition
critical concentration
Term
the parts of the roots that do the bulk of the nutrient and water uptake
Definition
maturation zone and younger
Term
the parts of the roots that don't do very much nutrient and water uptake
Definition
the older parts
Term
the path taken thru the field in rock phosphate mining
Definition
they snake their way thru the field as they mine
Term
the phosphates plants can absorb directly
Definition
polyphosphates
Term
the plant P content where toxicity can occur
Definition
>1%, but not common
Term
the plant leaves with the most cumulative N mineralized after 160 days
Definition
clover leaves
Term
the plant tissue to be tested in total analysis of plant tissue
Definition
often recently full-grown leaves from the upper canopy or petioles, stem sections, leaf midribs, but you're best off checking with the lab that will do the analysis
Term
the point of zero charge for our soils
Definition
about 4
Term
the pre sidedress nitrate test (PSNT) reading that means no need for N fertilizer
Definition
PSNT > 20-25 mg N/kg --> no need for N
Term
the predominant cations in neutral and basic soils
Definition
-Ca2+ -Mg2+ -K+ -Na+
Term
the presence of CaCO3 doesn't necessarily induce Fe deficiency, but...
Definition
its interaction w/ certain soil environmental conditions is related to Fe stress
Term
the primary N fertilizer in the US
Definition
urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions
Term
the primary anion adsorbed in most soils
Definition
H2PO4-
Term
the primary causes of soil degradation
Definition
water and wind erosion
Term
the primary inorganic forms of N in most plants
Definition
ammonium and nitrate
Term
the principal N fertilizer used in most of the world
Definition
urea
Term
the principal cations in acid soils
Definition
-Al3+ -H+ -Ca2+ -Mg2+ -K+
Term
the principal factors contributing to higher crop yields
Definition
include:
-development of improved varieties and hybrids
-nutrient and pest management
-soil and water conservation
-cultural practices
Term
the problem w/ Fe supply in soil
Definition
The problem is not the presence or absence of Fe, but the AVAILABILITY of Fe!
Term
the process of sulfur assimilation can follow alternate pathways depending on...
Definition
what the plant needs are
Term
the purpose of ponds in rock phosphate mining
Definition
to let the very fine particles settle
Term
the quantity of K transported to the root surface by diffusion and mass flow is related to...
Definition
K intensity
Term
the quantity of Mg uptake compared to the uptake of Ca or K
Definition
the uptake of Mg is usually much less than the uptake of Ca or K
Term
the rate at which we're using P
Definition
faster than it can be replenished
Term
the rate of nonexchangeable K release is largely governed by...
Definition
weathering of K-bearing micas and feldspars
Term
the raw material for P fertilizers
Definition
rock phosphate
Term
the reason for the spike in phosphate use after WW2
Definition
mining of rock phosphate
Term
the reason urea releases N so quickly
Definition
because the bond in urea between the C and the ammonium is a single bond
Term
the recommended pH is usually...
Definition
6-6.5
Term
the redox rxn that happens with Fe
Definition
Fe+3 + e- <--> Fe+2
Term
the relation betwen BS and cation availability is modified by...
Definition
the nature of the soil colloids
Term
the role of Fe containing cytochromes in chloroplasts
Definition
function in p'synthetic processes where ferredoxin, an Fe-S protein, is an electron acceptor
Term
the role of Mg in carbohydrate metabolism
Definition
Mg is needed for maximum activity of almost every phosphorylating enzyme involved in carbohydrate metabolism
Term
the role of Mg in ribosomes
Definition
Mg serves as a structural component in ribosomes, stabilizing them in the configuration necessary for protein synth
Term
the role of Mg regarding ATP
Definition
most rxns involving phosphate transfer from ATP require Mg
Term
the role of in p'synthetic reduction processes
Definition
electron acceptor
Term
the role of phosphate in DNA
Definition
holds the bases together
Term
the role of reduced ferredoxin in N fixation using nitrogenase
Definition
reduced ferredoxin acts as an electron donor
Term
the rxn that causes water to become more acidic after being exposed to air
Definition
H2O + CO2 ←→ H2CO3 ←→ H+ + HCO3-
Term
the rxn that leads to the formation of HCO3- is promoted by...
Definition
accumulation of CO2 in excessively wet and poorly drained soils
Term
the rxn that oxidizes S0
Definition
CO2 + S0 + ½ O2 + 2H2O --> CH2O + SO42- + 2H+
Term
the soil test that's used in Georgia
Definition
the Mehlich 1 soil test
Term
the soils that tend to have higher K+ c'trations
Definition
arid and saline soils
Term
the soils the Olsen P soil test was developed for
Definition
neutral and calcareous soils
Term
the solubility of CaCO3
Definition
15 mg/L
Term
the species of Zn that can occur in soil
Definition

-Zn2+

-ZnOH+

Term
the steps of soil testing
Definition
1: sampling
2: analysis
3: interpretation
4: recommendation
Term
the strain of bacteria that works best at any given pH
Definition
the strain that’s best adapted to that pH
Term
the strength of adsorption is directly proportional to...
Definition
the charge on the cations (>charge>adsorption strength) exception: H+
Term
the structure of a silica tetrahedra
Definition
one Si+4 cation bonded to 4 O-2 anions
Term
the structure of the Al octahedra
Definition
one Al+3 cation bonded to 6 OH- anions
Term
the sulfur cycle
Definition
[image]
Term
the superphosphate that's no longer sold in the U.S.
Definition
single superphosphate
Term
the superphosphate that's no longer sold in the U.S.
Definition
single superphosphate
Term
the temperature effect on K uptake is due to...
Definition
changes in both K diffusion and root growth, that is, more K diffusion and root growth at higher temperatures
Term
the transition of ammonium to ammonia depends on...
Definition
pH
Term
the transport plants use to take in P
Definition
2ndary active transport
Term
the transporter that seems to be doing the bulk of the intake of S
Definition
HATS
Term
the type of gradient ammonium toxicity can affect
Definition
can dissipate pH gradients
Term
the type of ion B is
Definition
anion
Term
the type of isomorphous substitution that contributes to montmorillonite having such a high CEC ad the ability to readily expand and contract based on moisture
Definition
isomorphous substitution in the octahedral layer instead of the tetrahedral layer

this is the only isomorphous substitution that occurs in montmorillonite
Term
the type of rxns Cu is involved in
Definition
redox
Term
the type of transport done by HATS and LATS
Definition
co-transport
Term
the type of transporter used to transport Mg
Definition
Mg2+-H+ antiporter
Term
the types of K minerals that are mined in Saskatchewan, Canada
Definition
-Sylvite
-sylvinite
Term
the types of chlorosis that can occur
Definition
interveinal and overall
Term
the types of clays in oxic soils
Definition
iron and aluminum oxides
Term
the types of extractable sulfate
Definition
water or CaCl2- extractable sulfate
Term
the types of transporters used depending on c'tration of S
Definition
You have LATS for S at higher c’trations and HATS at lower c’trations
Term
the weight of 1 mole of atoms
Definition
atomic weight of the atom
Term
the world's largest fertilizer N consumer
Definition
east Asia, followed by S. Asia and N. America
Term
there's clays that can fix K such that...
Definition
it becomes nonexchangeable
Term
there's little of this consumption for B
Definition
luxury consumption
Term
there's lots of calcerous soils that need better management for stuff such as...
Definition
P
Term
there's lots of calcerous soils that need better management for stuff such as...
Definition
P
Term
there's lots of this at the sieve tube plates
Definition
plasmodesmatal connections
Term
there’s bacteria that have the ability to switch to nitrification when...
Definition
there’s no oxygen
Term
these 2 factors affect how strongly an ion is held
Definition
-hydrated radius
-charge
Term
these factors have an effect on nutrient uptake
Definition
-Root morphology and architecture
-Root surface area
Term
these hydrolyse polyphosphates
Definition
phosphatases
Term
these increase as you add gypsum
Definition
-pH
-negative charge
Term
these nutrients are not considered mineral nutrients
Definition
H, C, and O
Term
these nutrients are not considered mineral nutrients
Definition
H, C, and O
Term
these parts of the roots do the bulk of the nutrient and water uptake
Definition
maturation zone and younger
Term
these plants have a relatively higher S content
Definition
Brassicaceae (e.g. Cabbage)
Term
these proteins can be gated
Definition
channels
Term
these proteins have a higher transport rate
Definition
channel proteins
Term
these proteins have to undergo more changes than channel proteins
Definition
carriers
Term
things that can happen to young tissue when there's B deficiency
Definition
-Misshapen young leaves, which may be chlorotic and brittle
-Growing point may die off
Term
this accounts for most of the plant water use
Definition
transpiration thru stomata
Term
this amount of Zn becomes toxic to peanuts
Definition
10 ppm
Term
this can be used to supplement the diet to reduce grass tetany
Definition
Mg salts
Term
this can cause soils to become saline or sodic
Definition
-Water evaporation
-salt accumulation
Term
this can replace Mn in chelate
Definition
soil Ca or Fe
Term
this controls solution P in acidic soils
Definition
Al-P and Fe-P

acids dissolve P from Al and Fe minerals
Term
this controls solution P in neutral and calcareous soils
Definition
Ca-P controls the solution P

Ca-P dissolves to resupply P
Term
this cycle used to incorporate ammonium
Definition
GS-GOGAT
Term
this determines how much the pH goes up
Definition
buffer capacity
Term
this displacement mechanism in soil is an important mechanism for anion exchange
Definition
displacement of OH from hydrous Fe and Al oxides
Term
this form of N can be used to determine pH
Definition
ammoniacal nitrogen (ammonium and ammonia)
Term
this gives some swamps the smell of rotten eggs
Definition
H sulfide
Term
this happens when Rhizobium get inside plant cell
Definition
-cell wall here gets disintegrated so that the bacteria can establish itself in roots
-cell membrane not yet damaged
Term
this happens when ions bind to carrier proteins
Definition
they change shape to bind to ions
Term
this influences the ease with which cations can be replaced or exchanged with other cations
Definition
cations being adsorbed to the CEC with different adsorption strengths
Term
this is a big problem in ammonium nitrate
Definition
caking up
Term
this is a very c'trated K fertilizer
Definition
sylvite (KCl)
Term
this is basically the matrix all the cell wall material sits in
Definition
pectin
Term
this is critical to sustaining ecosystem diversity and health
Definition
maintaining and enhancing natural land areas
Term
this is found between companion cells and sieve tube elements
Definition
very extensive plasmodesmatal connections
Term
this is important for the function of Ca
Definition
Compartmentation of it
Term
this is not yet differentiated in meristematic region
Definition
xylem
Term
this is probably a major reason for crop responses to band-applied K with early season crops
Definition
temperature effects
Term
this is responsible for the characteristic taste and smell of mustard and onions
Definition
certain volatile S compounds
Term
this is used to extract B
Definition
hot water extract
Term
this is used to extract Cl
Definition
water extract
Term
this is used to measure Fe, Zn, Mn, and Cu in the Midwest
Definition
extraction with chelating agents, such as...
-DTPA
-EDTA
-EDDHA
Term
this is used to measure Zn and Mn in Georgia
Definition
Mehlich 1 extract
Term
this is used to test for Ca and Mg in Georgia
Definition
Mehlich 1 extract
Term
this is used to test for Ca and Mg in the Midwest
Definition
1M NH4OAC (ammonium acetate)
Term
this is used to test for K in Georgia
Definition
ICP analysis of Mehlich 1 extract
Term
this is used to test for K in the Midwest
Definition
1M NH4OAC (ammonium acetate)
Term
this is when deficiencies can occur for many micronutrients
Definition
in dry conditions
Term
this isn used to express the purity of liming material
Definition
Calcium Carbonate Equivalent (CCE)
Term
this leads to more mineralization of S
Definition
organic matter accumulation in the soil
Term
this led to an increase in farming
Definition
mechanization
Term
this may be lost when there's Ca deficiency
Definition
apical dominance
Term
this may be the reason for Ni deficiency in pecan
Definition
use of ZnSO4 and Cu-containing fungicides
Term
this may happen when UAN ius applied to surface
Definition
ammonia loss
Term
this might cause seasonal variations in the soil's pH
Definition
the soil's salt content
Term
this might stunt plant growth
Definition
severe nutrient deficiency
Term
this must be determined when doing the soil test calibration
Definition
the recommendations for the different soil test levels
Term
this needs to happen in the soil solution for the plant to get enough P
Definition
Soil solution must be replenished many times per day to meet plant needs
Term
this part of soil contributes the most in terms of increasing CEC
Definition
OM
Term
this part of the fruit furthest from vascular connectivity
Definition
distal end
Term
this precipitates above pH 7
Definition
Ca-P
Term
this reduction is an energy intensive process
Definition
nitrate reduction
Term
this regarding Fe provides the electrochemical potential for many enzymatic transformations in plants
Definition
transfer of electrons between organic molecules and Fe
Term
this regulates P uptake in plants
Definition
feedback regulation system
Term
this releases the chelated nutrients from the phytate molecule
Definition
phytase
Term
this starts to appear when you drop the pH of the soil
Definition
Al
Term
this starts to appear when you drop the pH of the soil
Definition
Al
Term
this usually happens to ammonium before transport
Definition
generally incorporated into organic molecules before transport
Term
titration
Definition
add a base and measure pH
Term
too much ______ decreases Ni uptake
Definition
Zn
Term
tortuosity
Definition
basically the difficulty of a path; length can be a factor
Term
total S in soil vs. total P in soil
Definition
Similar to total P but much more available than P
Term
total reserves of phosphate
Definition
~67billion tons
Term
total reserves of phosphate
Definition
~67billion tons
Term
total reserves of potassium
Definition
6billion tons
Term
total reserves of potassium
Definition
6billion tons
Term
toxic contaminant in urea fertilizer
Definition
biuret
Term
transport in the phloem
Definition
-Bidirectional, although mainly from leaves to growing plant parts (roots, fruits, meristems, young leaves)
-From old, senescing leaves to younger plant parts (retranslocation)
-Mobility of nutrients in the phloem varies
Term
transport systems involved in P uptake
Definition
High affinity and low affinity
Term
trend in U.S. fertilizer use
Definition
might be increasing, but might be leveling off
Term
two different approaches P and K recommendations can be based on
Definition
-fertilize the crop
-fertilize the soil
Term
type of fertilizer ammonium polyphosphate is
Definition
liquid fertilizer
Term
type of soil that has no Ca in solution
Definition
oxisols
Term
type of topography caused by calcareous soils
Definition
karst topography
Term
types of Calcium Orthophosphates
Definition
-single superphosphate
-triple superphosphate
Term
types of active transport
Definition
primary and secondary
Term
types of ammonium phosphates
Definition
-Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
-Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
Term
types of anion exchange that can occur in soil
Definition
-Fe/Al oxides
-clay edges
-Positive charges on OM (at low pH)
Term
types of inorganic N in the soil
Definition
-NH4+ (ammonium) -NO2- (nitrite) -NO3- (nitrate)
Term
types of organic N in soil
Definition
-amino acids
-proteins
-complex compounds
Term
types of plant tissue tests
Definition
-testing fresh tissue in the field
-total analysis of plant tissue
Term
types of proteins that can facilitate passive transport
Definition
channel and carrier proteins
Term
types of solute transport mechanisms
Definition
passive and active
Term
typical S concentration in plants
Definition
0.1 to 0.5% (1 – 5 mg/g; depends on family)
Term
uniporter
Definition
type of transporter that is specifically for ammonium; this is a passive process based on e'chem gradient
Term
up to 90% of Fe in leaves occurs with...
Definition
lipoprotein in chloroplasts and mitochondria membranes
Term
uptake of Cl can be limited by...
Definition
high NO3-
Term
urea hydrolyzed by...
Definition
urease enzyme
Term
urea hydroysis
Definition
urea turning into nitrate
Term
use of Aluminum sulfate (Al2(SO4)3)
Definition
Used in nursery crops to acidify soils
Term
use of Slow release N fertilizers
Definition
mainly used by turf industry, horticulture, high-value crops
Term
use of proteins in plants
Definition
Proteins are essential for almost all enzymatic reactions in plants
Term
uses for Polymer-coated compounds (Osmocote)
Definition
Used in turf, floriculture, high-value crops
Term
uses of rubisco in plants
Definition
-Calvin cycle -CO2 conversion
Term
using ethanol as fuel in the future will require this
Definition
use of lignocellulose feedstocks, such as crop residues, forest products, etc.
Term
vacuole needs pH at...
Definition
5.5
Term
valence
Definition
Number of positive or negative charges on an ion
Term
valence of Ca2+
Definition
2
Term
valence of Cl-1
Definition
1
Term
valence of H+
Definition
1
Term
valence of O2-
Definition
2
Term
volatilization of N
Definition
ammonium being converted to ammonia
Term
water in soils moves from ______ negative to ______ negative
Definition
less
more
Term
ways roots can modify themselves
Definition
-Altered root hair density
-Proteoid root formation
Term
what ATPase does with hydrogen
Definition
pumps hydrogen ions across the plasmalemma, against normal gradient and uses energy
Term
what Al does for hydrangea
Definition
I think it gives them a blue color
Term
what Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx) is incompatible with and why
Definition
Incompatible with P-containing solutions because it causes precipitation
Term
what Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3] forms in the soil
Definition
-(NH4)2SO4 -S0
Term
what Ammonium thiosulfate [ATS; (NH4)2S2O3] is compatible with
Definition
-N solutions -Aqua NH3 -Ammonium phosphates
Term
what B deficiency can do to marigold
Definition
flower bud abortion
Term
what B deficiency can do to peanuts
Definition
cause hollow heart
Term
what Ca and other cations do in plant cell metabolism
Definition
neutralize organic acids formed during normal cell metabolism
Term
what Ca compartmentation is acheived by
Definition
a variety of Ca-transporters, including ATP pumps, anti-porters, and channels
Term
what CaCO3 does with sulfur
Definition
reacts with sulfur to form gypsum
Term
what Cu toxicity can do to leaves
Definition
this can lead to burning of edges and tips of leaves
Term
what Cu toxicity does to other nutrients
Definition
inhibits the uptake of other nutrients
Term
what Diammonium phosphate (DAP) can do to seeds
Definition
Can cause seed germination damage because of high pH (NH3 damage)
Term
what EDTA does in the Mehlich 3 soil test
Definition
chelates micronutrients
Term
what F does in the Bray 1 P soil test
Definition
complexes with Al3+ and Fe3+ in solution to make them precipitate out of the solution
Term
what Fe helps with in chloroplasts
Definition
p'synth
Term
what Fe is needed for in mitochondria
Definition
needed for oxidation – reduction reactions that are part of respiration
Term
what Fe solubility and availability are favored by
Definition
the acidity that develops when NH4+ is used by plants
Term
what HCO3- causes in the Olsen P soil test
Definition
HCO3- causes CaCO3 precipitation
Term
what HCl does in the Bray 1 P soil test for P
Definition
dissolves Ca-P in minerals
Term
what HNO3 does in the Mehlich 3 soil test
Definition
dissolves Ca-P minerals
Term
what K competes with regarding forages
Definition
K competes with the uptake of Mg by forages
Term
what K competing with the uptake of Mg by forages can lead to
Definition
hypomangesia, such that beef cattle don’t get enough Mg
Term
what K deficiency influences in plants
Definition
metabolic processes, primarily related to p'synth, and synth and translocation of enzymes
Term
what K does for quality of fruits and vegetables
Definition
enhances fruit size, color, taste, and peel thickness
Term
what K+ can be replaced by
Definition
Can be replaced to some extent by NH4+ and Rb+ (approximately the same size when hydrated, but both are toxic, that is, lethal for that particular enzyme)
Term
what LATS seems to be more involved in regarding S
Definition
LATS seems to more involved in putting sulfate into the xylem
Term
what Mehlich 1 soil test does other than extract P
Definition
extracts cations in addition to P
Term
what Mn can do in redox rxns
Definition
Mn can undergo various oxidation reduction states
Term
what Mn deficiency does to plant leaves
Definition
Results in disruption of chloroplasts, and yellow spots or interveinal chlorosis in younger leaves (similar to Fe deficiency)
Term
what Mn does in the respiratory pathway
Definition
Activates enzymes in the respiratory pathway (as well as other enzymes)
Term
what Mn does to ATP and enzymes
Definition
Can form ATP bridges between ATP and enzymes
Term
what Mn toxicity does to leaves
Definition
stunts leaf growth
Term
what Mo deficiency does to plants
Definition
Mo deficiency can make the plant unable to do much with nitrate
Term
what NH4F does in the Mehlich 3 soil test
Definition
complexes Al3+ and Fe3+ in solution
Term
what Na can do regarding K
Definition
Can partially substitute for K (but not nearly as effective)
Term
what Na does for C4 plants such as corn
Definition
Stimulates photosynthesis; seems to be cofactor for some enzymes regarding this
Term
what Na does for sugar beet
Definition
improved drought resistance
Term
what Ni uptake is similar to
Definition
kinda similar to Cu and other cations
Term
what P does in In Basic and Neutral Soils when it gets removed from the soil solution
Definition
-P precipitates as Ca-P secondary minerals (DCP, OCP, TCP) -P adsorbed on CaCO3 and clay minerals
Term
what P does in acidic soils when it gets removed from the soil solution
Definition
-P precipitates as Fe/Al P secondary minerals (variscite, strengite)
-P adsorbed on Fe/Al oxides and clay minerals
Term
what P gets adsorbed onto in acidic soils
Definition
Fe/Al oxides and clay minerals
Term
what P in manure does for soil
Definition
leads to buildup of soil P
Term
what PHT1 transporters are involved in
Definition
Pi uptake
Term
what SO42- can be transported thru
Definition
xylem and phloem
Term
what SO42- gets adsorbed onto
Definition
Anion exchange (positive sites)
Term
what Sul-Po-Mag (K2SO4.MgSO4) is used in
Definition
suspensions
Term
what Sul-Po-Mag (K2SO4.MgSO4) is used in
Definition
suspensions
Term
what Urea-Ammonium nitrate (UAN) does in soil
Definition
behaves as ammonium nitrate and urea
Term
what a Nutrient Recovery Facility does with nutrients
Definition
Precipitates nutrients so that it can be used to produce granular fertilizer
Term
what a high Q:I ratio means
Definition
a good buffering capacity
Term
what a lower C:N ratio means for plants
Definition
Lower ratios mean the supplement is very stable and will not draw down nutrients from the soil that plants need to grow.
Term
what a quick field test analyzes
Definition
basically analyzes the sap from crushed plant tissue
Term
what a soil analysis indicates
Definition
the amount of a nutrient that is available to the crop over the course of the growing season; this is not an absolute amount
Term
what a soil test should extract
Definition
an amount of the nutrient that is related to what will be available to the crop
Term
what addition of gypsum can mean for root development
Definition
improved root development
Term
what adequate K does to p'synth
Definition
increases it
Term
what an increase of negative charge on soil particles can mean for cations
Definition
retention of cations
Term
what buffer does when the pH is too high
Definition
some of the conjugate acid becomes part of the conjugate base, making the conjugate acid decrease and the conjugate base increase
Term
what buffer does when the pH is too low
Definition
some of the conjugate base becomes part of the conjugate acid, making the conjugate acid increase and the conjugate base decrease
Term
what callose does
Definition
blocks the sieve plates
Term
what can happen as a result of N defficiency
Definition
-one of the results of N deficiency is yellowing of leaves
-N defficiency also results in reduction in growth
+rubisco needs N, so if there's not enough N, there's not enough C getting fixed
-there's other causes of yellowing of leaves
Term
what can happen if Ca c'trations in plant cell cytoplasm is too high?
Definition
can precipitate w/ phosphate
Term
what can happen if you have Ca and phosphate in the same cytoplasmic compartment?
Definition
there can be a precipitate that can be detrimental
Term
what can happen to SO42-
Definition
can become complexed with other ions in the vacuole
Term
what can happen to ions from fertilizers if they don't remain in solution?
Definition
some get adsorbed to mineral surfaces and some precipitate as solid minerals
Term
what can happen to leaves under severe Mg deficiency
Definition
can become uniformly chlorotic to necrotic
Term
what can happen to the –S-H group in cysteine and what it can eventually lead to
Definition
-The –S-H group can be transferred (for example for methionine synthesis)
-This eventually leads to sulfide being incorporated
Term
what can happen to what gets dissolved in soils?
Definition
can precipitate into secondary minerals
Term
what causes the Steenberg effect?
Definition
dilution of the nutrient in the plant by rapid plant growth
Term
what charges do we develop on soil particles at low pH?
Definition
positive
Term
what coenzyme A is involved in
Definition
-oxidation and synth of fatty acids
-synth of amino acids
-oxidation of intermediates of the citric acid cycle
Term
what complexing of Fe to citric acid is often used for
Definition
long distance transport
Term
what compost will do to soil
Definition
improve the physical conditions of the soil, but won’t give you much N
Term
what cutting the onion does to the cells
Definition
ruptures them
Term
what dark respiration does to plants
Definition
the more dark respiration you have, the more it reduces plant growth
Term
what determines the CEC of the roots?
Definition
the amount of negative charges in the roots; the more negative charges in the roots, the higher the CEC
Term
what excess Ca can do to Mg
Definition
Ca in excess quantities can interfere with Mg
Term
what fertilizer does to the soil solution
Definition
increases ion concentration in the soil solution
Term
what fertilizer recommendations are based on
Definition
soil test interpretation
Term
what fertilizing the crop does when P and K are below optimum
Definition
fertilizing for maximum crop yield
Term
what flooding does to Mn and some other nutrients
Definition
increases availability
Term
what growth stage has to do with nutrient requirements
Definition
the growth stage determines the nutrient requirements; plants don't maintain the same nutrient concentrations throughout their lives
Term
what happens in 2ndary active transport
Definition
carrier proteins couple the transport of protons with other ions from outside the cell to inside the cell; energy used by proton pump, not nitrogen pump, for example
Term
what happens in plants w/o Mo?
Definition
nitrate reductase (NR) does not function, and nitrate cannot be reduced and incorporated into biological molecules
Term
what happens in strategy 2 of Fe uptake
Definition
You don’t have that acidification of the root zone; instead, the plant sends out group of phytosiderophores (PS), which are some kind of acids that serve as chelating agents to get into the rhizosphere to bind to ferric (Fe3+) iron so that it can be brought in
Term
what happens in the maturation zone?
Definition
cells taking up specific nutrients
Term
what happens to N in Mg deficient plants
Definition
in Mg deficient plants, protein N decreases while non-protein N increases
Term
what happens to SO2 in plants
Definition

-Goes thru an assimilation process such that it can be used by plants

-Co-transported across plasmalemma (into cell) with 3 H+ (symporter)

Term
what happens to Se in plants
Definition
Metabolized very much like sulfur (uses the same enzymes, Se can replace S in amino acids); assimilation does take place
Term
what happens to damaged sieve tube elements in plants?
Definition
they get blocked
Term
what happens to ions adsorbed to the surface of clay minerals when the soil solution needs to be buffered?
Definition
they desorb from these surfaces to resupply the soil solution
Term
what happens to leaves before they fall off
Definition
N from leaves goes back into plants for next season
Term
what happens to the Cl in MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2?
Definition
stays as chloride
Term
what happens to the Cl in MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2?
Definition
stays as chloride
Term
what happens to the ferric form in strategy 2 of Fe uptake?
Definition
After it gets in, the ferric form is separated from the acid, possibly to be converted to ferrous form
Term
what happens w/ Ca when a signal is perceived?
Definition
When a signal is perceived, there’s a sudden increase in the amount of Ca in the cytoplasm
Term
what happens when urea decomposes in the soil?
Definition
raises the pH of the soil
Term
what happens with MCP (Ca(H2PO4)2 in acid soil?
Definition
DCP starts precipitating and Al phosphates start forming; this is on a basis of how much P is in solution
Term
what happens with SO2 in the atmosphere?
Definition
gets converted to SO42-
Term
what has to happen to Fe3+ before absorption
Definition
it has to be reduced to Fe2+ before absorption
Term
what hemps do inside plant cells
Definition
move nutrients inside plant cells
Term
what high levels of Al can do to plants
Definition
limit root growth
Term
what high pH can mean for Ca
Definition
high Ca saturation (maybe 80-90%)
Term
what high pH can mean for Mg
Definition
high Mg if dolomitic limestone is used
Term
what increasing S nutrition does to the N:S ratio in plants
Definition
decreases it to the optimum 9:1-12:1 needed for effective N use by rumen microbes
Term
what increasing the soil pH above 7 does to the charges on the clay particles
Definition
nearly completely removes the the H+ ions from the Al-OH and Si-OH groups
Term
what insects can do to phloem tissue
Definition
rupture it
Term
what is a root hair?
Definition
modified epidermal cell
Term
what is done with plants that are used for phytoremediation?
Definition
they are harvested and converted into ash
Term
what leaves turn yellow first when the cause is N defficiency? why?
Definition
older leaves get yellow 1st when it's due to N deficiency because of N going from older to younger leaves
Term
what likely happens to light weight organic P compounds, such as nucleic acids and phytin, before being absorbed by plants
Definition
likely converted to H2PO4- in the rhizosphere
Term
what makes the H+ ion unique?
Definition
its very small size and high charge density
Term
what most SO4-2 is reduced to in plants
Definition
reduced to --S--S and --SH forms
Term
what mycchorrizae help plants access
Definition
more nutrients than just P; they can help turn organic N into inorganic form
Term
what needs to happen for elemental S to be used by plants?
Definition
microbial oxidation to oxidize it to SO42-
Term
what nitrate tests are used for
Definition
to estimate N-supplying power (mainly in midwestern states)
Term
what nutrient uptake by plants causes to happen in the soil
Definition
several chemical and biological rxns to buffer or resupply these nutrients to the soil solution
Term
what nutrients can be transported in the xylem?
Definition
all nutrients
Term
what organic matter mineralizes into under aerobic conditions
Definition
SO42- (sulfate)
Term
what organic matter mineralizes into under anoxic conditions
Definition
S2- (sulfide)
Term
what oxygen can do to the reduction reaction in nitrogen fixation
Definition
oxygen can interfere with the process of electron exchange, impeding the reduction
Term
what oxygen does to nitrogenase
Definition
inactivates it
Term
what pectin is
Definition
a group of molecules referred to as pectin
Term
what pesticides did for ag
Definition
decreased losses
Term
what phosphotases do
Definition
hydrolyse polyphosphates
Term
what phytase does
Definition
breaks down phosphate groups from phytic acid molecule
Term
what phytate does
Definition
Essentially stores 6 phosphates
Term
what phytochelatins can do
Definition
bind to heavy metals like cadmium, zinc, lead, and uranium
Term
what plant cells do to allow nodules to form
Definition
they expand to allow nodules to form
Term
what plant gives bacteria in exchange
Definition
some form or organic carbon in exchange, such as sugars or organic acids that the bacterium can use
Term
what plant roots release into the soil solution
Definition
small quantities of H+, OH-, and HCO3-
Term
what plants can do to improve Fe uptake
Definition
Plants can modify the root zone to make iron uptake more efficient
Term
what plants can do w/ excess Na
Definition
Plants have mechanisms to efflux Na back into the soil
Term
what plants do to make more Fe available
Definition
they exude a chelate that grabs Fe and brings it to the root
Term
what plants do to their carbohydrates when they don't put out root hairs
Definition
they partition more of the carbohydrates towards the shoots
Term
what plants have to do to sulfate
Definition
reduce it to sulfide
Term
what plants need to be able to do for phytoremediation to work
Definition
hyperaccumulate such that it sequesters the contaminants into the vacuoles and onto the phytochelatins and such
Term
what plants store as P
Definition
phytic acid
Term
what plants use reducing agents for regarding Fe
Definition
Use reducing agents to convert Fe3+ to Fe2+
Term
what polyphosphate can do to Zn
Definition
it can sequester Zn and maintain it in solution
Term
what polyphosphates do to micronutrients
Definition
sequester them
Term
what potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium hydroxide are used for
Definition
primarily for the production of high purity fertilizers for foliar applications and other specialty uses
Term
what residue with a high C:N ratio does
Definition
soaks up water and nutrients, robbing plants of what they need
Term
what saline soils can do to plants
Definition
-water imbalance in the plant
-ionic imbalance
Term
what soil Ca or Fe can do to Mn in chelate
Definition
replace Mn in chelate
Term
what soil extractants should be related to and how
Definition
they should be empirically related to the plant response
Term
what soil testing is used for
Definition
to make nutrient application recommendations based on estimates of the availability of soil nutrients to the plants
Term
what soil testing labs use to quantify solution and exchangeable K
Definition
extractants, such as NH4OAc
Term
what soil tests have to be to be practical
Definition
rapid and inexpensive
Term
what solid phase rxns of sulfate lead to
Definition
-pH increase
-negative charge increase
Term
what some of the B toxicity symptoms may have something to do with
Definition
Some of this may have to do w/ the mobility of B itself, that is, the redistribution, translocation, and such
Term
what some plants can do with heavy metals such as Zn, Ni, Cd, and so on
Definition
sequester them in their vacuoles
Term
what sucrose is co-transported with at high pH
Definition
mainly K+
Term
what sucrose is co-transported with at low pH
Definition
mainly H+
Term
what the ? means in Fe uptake strategy 2 and combination strategy
Definition
The ? is there because we haven’t been able to identify the protein responsible for the function there, that is, if there’s a protein for it at all
Term
what the Mehlich 1 soil test was developed for
Definition
acidic soils
Term
what the Mehlich 3 soil test does other than extract P
Definition
extracts cations in addition to P
Term
what the Q:I ratio is proportional to
Definition
CEC
Term
what the Q:I ratio is used for
Definition
it is used to quantify K+ buffering in soils
Term
what the Q:I ratio measures
Definition
the ability of the soil to maintain solution K+ concentration
Term
what the correlation for a soil test is used for
Definition
to justify the field calibration
Term
what the cracks and karst topography caused by calcerous soils means for application of fertilizer
Definition
it means that if you not careful with what’s applied at the surface, it’ll contaminate the aquifer
Term
what the cracks and karst topography caused by calcerous soils means for application of fertilizer
Definition
it means that if you not careful with what’s applied at the surface, it’ll contaminate the aquifer
Term
what the endodermis limits
Definition
-kinda limits the uptake of unnecessary substances
-also limits the leakage of nutrients
Term
what the fertilize the soil approach to P and K recommendations does when the P and K levels are below optimum
Definition
fertilizing to gradually build the soil to the optimum range
Term
what the metal tolerance in metal tolerant plants should be due to
Definition
hyperaccumulation
Term
what the phloem transports
Definition
-water
-sugar
-many nutrients
Term
what the slight negative charge on phytate attracts
Definition
mostly divalent cations
Term
what the soil testing lab runs all nutrients on
Definition
double acid
Term
what the subscript c in cmolc/kg stands for
Definition
charge
Term
what the xylem transports
Definition
-water
-nutrients
-some amino acids
Term
what they're doing in areas where there's already too much P/acre
Definition
they’re saying don’t apply any more manure

some places even doing nutrient trading
Term
what time of day has to do with nitrate content in plants
Definition
nitrate highest in the morning and decreases until sunset
Term
what to do after the sample is collected
Definition
-mix
-remove debris
-subsample if necessary
Term
what too much callose in the same place can lead to
Definition
Too much callose in the same place can lead to say, a branch, being cut off
Term
what we do K extraction with
Definition
Mehlic extract something like that
Term
what you might wanna add to the soil if the pH is 6 or higher
Definition
CaSO4
Term
what you're really seeing when you have Mn toxicity
Definition
the function of another nutrient being replaced
Term
what's #1?
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Definition
stele
Term
what's #1?
[image]
Definition
epidermis
Term
what's #2?
[image]
Definition
root hair
Term
what's #2?
[image]
Definition
xylem
Term
what's #3?
[image]
Definition
epidermis
Term
what's #3?
[image]
Definition
phloem
Term
what's #4?
[image]
Definition
endodermis
Term
what's #4?
[image]
Definition
cortex
Term
what's #5?
[image]
Definition
xylem
Term
what's #5?
[image]
Definition
pericycle
Term
what's #6?
[image]
Definition
pericycle
Term
what's #6?
[image]
Definition
endodermis
Term
what's #7?
[image]
Definition
phloem
Term
what's #8?
[image]
Definition
cortex
Term
wheat the external factors of water, nutrients, heat, light, and CO2 c'tration do to the plant
Definition
regulate plant growth and development
Term
when B is required for cell division in plants
Definition
B required for early period of cell division
Term
when Cl deficiencies can occur
Definition
when there is low water-extractable soil Cl-
Term
when Cu2+ is the dominant species of Cu in soil
Definition
when the pH is below 6.5
Term
when Dolomite (MgCO3.CaCO3) is good to use
Definition
when you need Mg
Term
when Dolomite (MgCO3.CaCO3) is good to use
Definition
when you need Mg
Term
when HATS is activated
Definition
at low nitrate c'tration
Term
when LATS is activated
Definition
at high nitrate c'tration
Term
when Zn2+ is the dominant Zn species
Definition
pH below 7.7
Term
when a plant needs the most nutrients
Definition
usually during peak vegetative and reproductive growth
Term
when ammonia in the cytoplasm turns into ammonium...
Definition
after it gets into the vacuole
Term
when ammonium nitrate causes ammonia loss
Definition
when the pH is above 7.5
Term
when ammonium sulfate doesn't cause any ammonia loss
Definition
when the pH <7.5
Term
when being metabolized, ammonium still has to go thru this.
Definition
the GS-GOGAT pathway
Term
when correlations for soil tests are valid
Definition
under controlled conditions, not field conditions
Term
when cotton remobilizes K+
Definition
under deficient conditions
Term
when feldspar provides K
Definition
when it weathers
Term
when flooding increases Mn availability
Definition
if pH not too high
Term
when fruits have a large demand for K
Definition
during fruit expansion
Term
when gibbsite develops negative charge
Definition
at very high pH, maybe 8
Term
when interpreting the results of a tissue test, decisions can be made based on...
Definition
-critical concentration
-critical nutrient range
-sufficiency range
Term
when legumes don't form nodules for these Rhizobium
Definition
in N rich soils
Term
when mycorrhizae are most effective
Definition
under low nutrient conditions
Term
when nodule formtion is likely to happen
Definition
only when there's nitrogen defficiency
Term
when nutrient deficiency is usually apparent
Definition
after economic damage has occurred
Term
when organic matter releases H+
Definition
when the soil is a certain pH
Term
when plant uses High Affinity Transport System (HATS)
Definition
low nutrient concentration
Term
when plant uses Low Affinity Transport System (LATS)
Definition
high nutrient concentration
Term
when plants don't make many mycorrhizal associations
Definition
when there's lots of nutrients available
Term
when plants may Increase the number of nutrient transporters in roots
Definition
under nutrient deficiency
Term
when plants may make more root hairs
Definition
if there's defficiency
Term
when plants remobilize nutrients
Definition
when leaves senesce
Term
when soil develops positive charges
Definition
low pH
Term
when the H+ on broken edges starts to come off
Definition
when the pH increases
Term
when the charge on clays disappears
Definition
when it breaks down into its elements
Term
when the concentration of nutrient reaches this range, plant yield is generally maximized
Definition
critical range
Term
when the hypoxic zone on the Louisiana coast shows up
Definition
every summer
Term
when the pH of soil is above 8.5 or 9, this happens to the dissolved organic matter
Definition
the dissolved organic matter is deposited on the surface
Term
when to use potassium phosphate
Definition
when you need a good bit of K
Term
when triple superphosphate is preferred
Definition
if you just need P
Term
when undissociated acids release H+
Definition
when you try to increase the pH
Term
where B deficiency symptoms often show
Definition
apical growing point
Term
where Ca2+ is taken up in plants
Definition
Taken up in root tips and where lateral roots disrupt endodermis
Term
where Cl is present in plants
Definition
Present in fairly high concentrations in the vacuole
Term
where Cl mainly comes from
Definition
salts in parent material
Term
where Fe deficiency is most often observed
Definition
on high pH and calcerous soils in arid regions
Term
where Fe deficiency symptoms first appear in plants
Definition
younger leaves
Term
where Fe toxicities commonly occur
Definition
in plants grown on acid and/or poorly drained soil
Term
where H2S accumulates
Definition
under anaerobic conditions (waterlogged soils)
Term
where K absorption by the roots occurs
Definition
only a few mm away
Term
where K can be stored at high c'trations
Definition
vacuole
Term
where NADPH is found
Definition
Present mainly in plastids
Term
where PHT1 transporters are found in plants
Definition
primarily roots
Term
where S as pyrite (FeS2) can be found
Definition
-coal mining
-swamps
Term
where S reduction occurs
Definition
Sulfur reduction occurs in chloroplasts and plastids in the roots
Term
where S toxicity can occur
Definition
close to a SO2 source
Term
where SO42- can accumulate in plant cells
Definition
can accumulate in large amounts in vacuoles
Term
where Si can be found in plants
Definition
cell walls
Term
where about 75% of all Fe in cells is
Definition
the chloroplasts (photosynthesis)
Term
where ammonium transporters are found in plants
Definition
some present in the root hairs and some functional in the roots
Term
where chlorosis due to Fe deficieny occurs first in plants
Definition
younger leaves
Term
where chlorosis first appears when there's Mg deficiency
Definition
older leaves
Term
where critical range occurs
Definition
somewhere between deficient and sufficient
Term
where excess Ca can be stored
Definition
vacuole
Term
where excess Cl may occur
Definition
irrigated areas (high Cl in irrigation water)
Term
where halophytic plants grow
Definition
in saline environments
Term
where in the plant SO4-2 may occur
Definition
plant cell tissues and cell sap
Term
where interveinal chlorosis occurs in the plant (older or younger leaves) in response to Zn deficiency depends on ______ and is influenced by ______
Definition
species the mobility of Zn in the plant system
Term
where leaching of K may be significant
Definition
sandy soils
Term
where most of the iron remains
Definition
The bulk of iron that’s taken up often remains in the root system, often staying in apoplastic space of the roots
Term
where most of the pH dependent - charge from soil OM comes from
Definition
-carboxylic acid
-to a lesser extent, phenolic acid groups
Term
where most of the water and nutrients a plant uses comes from
Definition
the soil
Term
where nitrate can be stored for later use
Definition
vacuole
Term
where nitrogenase is present
Definition
isn't present in plants, but instead in microbes
Term
where nutrients can be stored if not used right away
Definition
central vacuole
Term
where nutrients in plants go when remobilized
Definition
Many nutrients are removed from senescing leaves and transported to younger leaves or fruits
Term
where plants get Ca
Definition
absorbing it from the soil solution
Term
where plants get Mg
Definition
the soil solution
Term
where silicon is in plants
Definition
can sometimes accumulate in the leaves, as much as 10%
Term
where silicon is in plants
Definition
can sometimes accumulate in the leaves, as much as 10%
Term
where soil test calibration must be done
Definition
Must be done over wide range of conditions representative of where the soil test will be used.
Term
where symptoms of B toxicity can occur
Definition
in margins of leaves of species with low B-mobility
Term
where symptoms of K deficiency initially occur and what they are
Definition
in the margins of older leaves (chlorosis followed by necrosis)
Term
where symptoms of Mo deficiency occur
Definition
Symptoms often occur in lower and middle leaves
Term
where the Bray 1 P soil test is used
Definition
many midwestern states
Term
where the N defficiency symptoms in plants occur first
Definition
Deficiency symptoms occur in lower, older leaves first
Term
where the rainfall is <4.3
Definition
many industrial areas
Term
where the strategies of Fe uptake occur
Definition
plasma membrane of plant roots
Term
where the symptoms of Ca deficiency occur
Definition
Mainly in meristematic tissue (shoot and root tips), fruits, and storage organs
Term
where to not take a soil sample
Definition
near fences, trails, or troughs
Term
where to use Ammonium polysulfide (NH4Sx)
Definition
Use in place where you have enough BC or have to lower pH
Term
which P is most available to plants?
Definition
water-soluble
Term
which happens faster? transfer of K from exchangeable to solution or transfer of K from mineral to more available forms?
Definition
transfer of K from exchangeable to solution

the transfer of K from mineral to more available forms is extremely slow
Term
which leaches faster? K2SO4 or CaSO4
Definition
K2SO4
Term
which mica is black?
Definition
biotite
Term
which mica is brown?
Definition
muscovite
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 10?
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Definition
clay minerals
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 11?
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Definition
desorption
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 12?
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Definition
adsorption
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 1?
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Definition
plant and animal residues
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 2?
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soil organic matter
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 3?
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Definition
soil solution Ca2+ and Mg2+
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 4?
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Definition
plant uptake
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 5?
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Definition
leaching
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 6?
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Definition
mineral Ca/Mg
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 7?
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Definition
dissolution
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 8?
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Definition
precipitation
Term
which part of the Ca and Mg cycle is number 9?
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Definition
exchangeable Ca2+ and Mg2+
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 1?
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Definition
high S coal
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 2?
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Definition
SO2
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 3?
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Definition
SO42- <-- SO2
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 4?
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Definition
SO42-
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 5?
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Definition
fertilizer S
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 6?
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Definition
solution SO42-
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 7?
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Definition
mineral S
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 8?
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Definition
organic S
Term
which part of the sulfur cycle is number 9?
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Definition
leaching
Term
which type of clay mineral tends to have a higher CEC? 1:1 or 2:1?
Definition
2:1
Term
which type of clay, 1:1 or 2:1, can supply nutrients to plants at a lower pH?
Definition
1:1
Term
why 450 lb P2O5 is such an important number
Definition
because once you hit 450 lb P2O5, you have about 1ppm P in runoff
Term
why 6.5 is the optimum pH for P
Definition
-below 6.5, you have insoluble Fe/Al phosphates and adsorption to oxides and clay -above 6.5, you have insoluble Ca phosphates and adsorption to CaCO3
Term
why B deficiency can occur in dry conditions
Definition
low mineralization
Term
why B is not well transported in most plants
Definition
not completely well known
Term
why CO2 concentration in the soil air is greater than in the atmosphere
Definition
because plant roots and sil organisms use O2 and respire CO2
Term
why Ca and Mg are somewhat similar
Definition
Ca and Mg are somewhat similar, since they’re divalent
Term
why Ca is important to N metabolism and protein formation
Definition
by enhancing NO3- uptake
Term
why CaO is very caustic
Definition
because it reacts very fast
Term
why Cl is essential for p'synth
Definition
Essential for photosynthesis (splitting of water)
Term
why Cu toxicity may resemble Fe deficiency
Definition
Occurs mainly because Cu replaces other metal ions, and Fe in particular; simply competition for cation channels
Term
why Cu toxicity occurs
Definition
Occurs mainly because Cu replaces other metal ions, and Fe in particular; simply competition for cation channels
Term
why Diammonium phosphate (DAP) is a very commonly used fertilizer
Definition
because it provides lotsa N and lotsa P
Raises the pH pretty high
Term
why Fe deficiency symptoms occur first in younger leaves
Definition
because Fe is not very mobile in the plant
Term
why Fe is important for N fixation
Definition
it's part of the enzyme nitrogenase
Term
why Fe is important for p'synth
Definition
because several of the enzymes Fe provides the electrochemical potential for are involved in chlorophyll synthesis, and when Fe is deficient, chlorophyll production is reduced, leading to chlorosis
Term
why Fe is used for redox rxns in plants
Definition
because it has the ability to change oxidation states
Term
why Fe solubility and availability are favored by
Definition
because wwhen a strong acid anion (NO3-) is absorbed and replaced with a weak acid (HCO3-), the pH of the root zone increases, which decreases Fe availability
Term
why Fe, Zn, Cu, and Mn are grouped among the micronutrients
Definition
because they behave very similarly
Term
why Glutathione is referred to as a tripeptide
Definition
because it’s 3 molecules
Term
why K is important for N fixation
Definition
-K influences the nitrogenase enzyme in rhizobium -K enhances carbohydrate transport to nodules for amino acid synthesis so that N2 can be reduced
Term
why K is important in translocation of assimilates
Definition
-translocation uses ATP, which requires K for its synthesis -helps maintain electrical balance for NO3- transport in the xylem
Term
why K is important to many crop quality characteristics
Definition
because of its involvement in synthesis and transport of photosynthates
Term
why K is not exchangeable in in hydrous mica
Definition
because it’s blocked by bigger ions
Term
why Mg is essential for p'synth
Definition
because it's part of the chlorophyll molecule
Term
why Mg is important throughout plant metabolism
Definition
because the fundamental process of energy transfer occurs in...
-p'synth
-glycolysis
-Krebs cycle
-respiration
Term
why MgCl2, Mg(NO3)2 has no effect on pH
Definition
because the nitrate is already oxidized
Term
why Mn chelates must be applied by foliar applications
Definition
because soil Ca or Fe can replace Mn in chelate
Term
why Mn deficiency decreases p'synth
Definition
because Mn is essential for p'synth
Term
why Mo can be toxic to cattle and sheep
Definition
by making some nutrients unavailable in the feed and such
Term
why Mo deficiency is bad for the plant
Definition
Mo needed for NO3- reduction
Term
why N defficiency can cause chlorosis (yellowing) of leaves
Definition
-Component of chlorophyll
-Deficiency results in low chlorophyll levels
Term
why N is Applied in greater amounts than any other nutrient
Definition
becaus it's used in such large quantities
Term
why N release from Triazone compounds is slow
Definition
because of closed-ring structure
Term
why NO3- and SO4-2 can lead to Cl deficiency
Definition
because they have negative charges
Term
why Ni deficiency has become more of a problem in recent years
Definition
because fertilizers have become purer, i.e. less ‘contamination’
Term
why Ni is important for plants
Definition
component of urease
Term
why P and K are expressed on an oxide basis in fertilizer grades
Definition
because back in the day, they had to precipitate it and go a gravimetric measure
Term
why P availability to plants can decrease above pH 7.8
Definition
because of HPO4-2 adsorbing to the precipitating CaCO3
Term
why P deficiency is associated with restricted growth and development
Definition
because almost every metabolic rxn of any significance involves H2PO4- derivatives
Term
why Potassium sulfate (K2SO4) is limited in use
Definition
because it’s a bit more expensive
Term
why S accumulates in onions
Definition
as a defense mechanism
Term
why S deficiency is bad for the plant
Definition
S required for synthesis of chlorophyll and many aminoacids
Term
why S may be the next deficiency we need to worry about, particularly in the NE USA
Definition
-No S in fertilizers
-Cleaning up acid rain
-Less S in pesticides
Term
why Si is good for plants
Definition
Plants grown in low Si environments seem to be more vulnerable to pathogens
Term
why Sul-Po-Mag (K2SO4.MgSO4) has no effect on pH
Definition
because it’s already oxidized
Term
why Triazone compounds have lower N loss
Definition
lower solubility
Term
why UAN must not be used with brass nozzles
Definition
because it'll complex with the copper, leading to plugging up
Term
why Vidalia onions aren’t very pungent
Definition
because they’re low in S
Term
why Vidalia onions tend to have a mild flavor
Definition
because soils around Vidalia tend to be low in S
Term
why Zn deficiency causes small leaves (‘little leaf’ in fruit trees)
Definition
may have something to do with interaction of auxins
Term
why a continuous supply of Ca is important
Definition
since Ca can't be redistributed within the plant, it is critical that a continuous supply of Ca is available for root absorption to support normal growth and fruit development
Term
why a plant root may form proteoid roots
Definition
to increase Pi uptake
Term
why adsorbed Fe contributes little to plant available Fe
Definition
because negligible amounts of micronutrient cations like Fe are adsorbed on the CEC due to such low c'trations in the soil solution
Term
why advances in ag production technologies must occur
Definition
to enhance productivity per unit of cropland to ensure world food security
Term
why ammonia can get absorbed by the water
Definition
because it has a very high affinity for water
Term
why ammonia is bad for plants
Definition
because it's toxic to roots
Term
why ammonium has to be incorporated into amino acids (or other compounds) immediately
Definition
because it's highly toxic to plants
Term
why ammonium is metabolized rapidly
Definition
because it's toxic in large amounts
Term
why ammonium sulfate is a very convenient fertilizer
Definition
because it has a significant amount of fertilizer
Term
why apples and related plants are better at translocationg B than other plants
Definition
-Apples and related plants transport sorbitol and sucrose
-Sorbitol can complex w/ B, but sucrose can’t; therefore, apple better at distributing B than walnut is; sorbitol helps w/ phloem transport
Term
why are there usually about 2-4 protons entering cell with each phosphate?
Definition
because these protons aren’t necessarily being bonded to the phosphate
Term
why bicarbonate (HCO3-) may enhance Fe deficiency
Definition
high pH associated w/ bicarbonate (HCO3-) accumulation
Term
why cation exchange capacity is generally considered to be more important
Definition
because the CEC is much larger than the AEC
Term
why chelated Fe diffuses to the root surface in response to the c'tration gradient
Definition
because during plant uptake, the c'tration of chelated Fe or other micronutrients is greater in the bulk solution than at the root surface
Term
why chicken poop contains phytic acid
Definition
because chickens don’t have the enzyme phytase to break the bonds and release the P in the phytic acid
Term
why chlorophyll meters are a good way to evaluate plant health
Definition
because nutrient status can affect the amount of chlorophyll in the leaf
Term
why clays that undergo isomorphic substitution have charges on them
Definition
because each link tries to compensate half a charge
Term
why do lots of plants do better on nitrate than on ammonium?
Definition
unknown
Term
why feldspar releases K more slowly than the micas
Definition
because it don’t have as much surface area
Term
why ferredoxin is important
Definition

-has a significant role in NO2- and SO4-2 reduction

-has a significant role in N assimilation by N2 fixing bacteria

Term
why fertilizing can be inefficient
Definition
because plant roots are always competing w/ microbes and minerals for nutrients
Term
why high K fertilization makes B deficiency worse
Definition
Ca displaced from CEC by K interferes with B absorption
Term
why hydrous mica starts developing CEC
Definition
because of being propped
Term
why improved nutrient management technologies are needed
Definition
to reduce the impact of nutrient use on environmental quality and ecosystem health
Term
why including legumes in the forage program is advised
Definition
because legumes exhibit higher Mg content than grasses
Term
why is the inside of the nodule pinkish?
Definition
leghemoglobin
Term
why isomorphous substitution occurs in both the octahedral and tetrahedral layers in the 2:1 vermiculite
Definition
because it's commonly weathered from micas
Term
why it might be costly for agriculture to expand into new areas
Definition
-poor soil fertility
-shallow soil depth
-low rainfall
-etc.
Term
why it's essential to understand the origin of the surface charge of soil minereals and OM
Definition
because ion exchange rxns are very important to plant nutrient retention and availabvility in soil
Term
why it's good to know the amount of N Mineralized in all parts of the field
Definition
because if you can estimate these numbers, you can use precision ag
Term
why it's hard to measure P mineralization
Definition
because it gets adsorbed onto clays
Term
why it's hard to sell ammonium nitrate
Definition
because it can be used to make bombs
Term
why it's important to maximize crop productivity to increase the quantity of applied nutrient recovered by the crop
Definition
because it reduces the quantity of applied nutrient in the soil after harvest and, thus, reduces the impact of nutrient use on the environment
Term
why it's not a good idea to use Ca(OH)2 as lime
Definition
because it's caustic such that it burns plants
Term
why labile P is a lot easier to desorb than nonlabile P
Definition
because labile P has 1 link and nonlabile P has 2 links
Term
why leaves turn yellow when there's not enough N
Definition
because N is an important part of chlorophyll
Term
why legumes are able to form nodules
Definition
legumes have a set of genes that enable nodule formation
Term
why lime requirement (LR) is often multiplied by 1.5
Definition
because they assume you’re not using pure calcium carbonate
Term
why lots of of the early corns show purplish color
Definition
because of P deficiency due to the temp being insufficient for diffusion of nutrients
Term
why low Mo can decrease N fixation
Definition
because it's a component of nitrogenase
Term
why meeting future food and fiber demand, while protecting environmental health, will require ag intensification
Definition
-decreasing available land for cultivation
-maintaining and enhancing natural land areas is critical to sustaining ecosystem diversity and health
Term
why meq is used for CEC instead of mass
Definition
CEC represents both the meq/100g of - charge and the total meq/100g of cations adsorbed to the CEC
Term
why midwest soil has high potential acidity
Definition
because it has high buffering capacity and has organic matter that has hydrogen attatched to it
Term
why more dispersive clay has lower hydraulic conductivity
Definition
when the clay is more dispersive, the hydraulic conductivity declines because small particles clog pores in the soil
Term
why negligible amounts of micronutrient cations like Fe are adsorbed on the CEC in acid soils
Definition
because solution Fe c'tration is low compared to Al
Term
why negligible amounts of micronutrient cations like Fe are adsorbed on the CEC in saline/sodic soils
Definition
because solution Fe c'tration is low compared to...
-Ca
-Mg
-K
-Na
Term
why neutral and calcareous soils can be Cu deficient
Definition
Strong adsorption to Fe/Al oxides
Term
why not enough C gets fixed when there's not enough N
Definition
because rubisco needs N
Term
why nutrient supply to plant roots is a very dynamic process
Definition
because plants adsorb cations and anions and exude H+, OH-, and HCO3-
Term
why nutrient supply to plant roots is a very dynamic process
Definition
because plants adsorb cations and anions and exude H+, OH-, and HCO3-
Term
why organic matter is critical to increasing CEC
Definition
because its CEC increases with pH at a faster rate than the CEC of clay does
Term
why our soils here in Georgia don’t expand and contract very much based on wetness
Definition
because of the H bonds between the sheets of kaolinite
Term
why oxisols have lots of AEC, but not much CEC
Definition
because all they have left is Fe oxides with lots of positive charge
Term
why pH is important
Definition
because it helps with the movement of ions and keeps hundreds of enzymes working properly
Term
why per capita cropland assessments are misleading
Definition
because of the changing distribution of human populations in urban and rural areas
Term
why pericycle can generate lateral roots
Definition
has new cells that can make lateral root
Term
why phosphate could start reacting inside the vacuole
Definition
because the vacuole contains other things as well
Term
why phosphate transporters are present in all tissues
Definition
because the phosphate needs to be transported throughout the plant
Term
why phytate accumulates in chicken manure
Definition
because chickens can't digests phytate
Term
why phytoremediation for heavy metals in soil isn't really a viable option
Definition
most plants that do this don’t get enough biomass to make this a viable option
Term
why plant roots are in very close association w/ the soil
Definition
because most of the water and nutrients comes from the soil
Term
why plants can tolerate high calcium levels without detrimental effects
Definition
because it can be in vacuole and such
Term
why plants do not absorb all of the nutrients applied
Definition
because many biological and chemical reactions occur w/ nutrients in soils
Term
why plants need K more during drought
Definition
as drought severity is enhanced, increased K supply is necessary to maintain p'synth and protect chloroplasts from oxidative damage
Term
why plants need Mo
Definition
because nitrate reductase contains Mo. Without Mo, this enzyme does not function, and nitrate cannot be reduced and incorporated into biological molecules.
Term
why plants receiving NO3- are more likely to develop Fe stress than those receiving NH4+
Definition
because when a strong acid anion (NO3-) is absorbed and replaced with a weak acid (HCO3-), the pH of the root zone increases, which decreases Fe availability
Term
why potassium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, and potassium hydroxide are not used very widely
Definition
high cost of manufacture
Term
why proteoid roots are formed
Definition
to increase Pi uptake
Term
why remote sensing is good for evaluating plant health
Definition
because less chlorophyll leads to more light being reflected away
Term
why repeated applications of lime are needed in Southeastern soils
Definition
to maintain appropriate chemical balances in the soil
Term
why saline and sodic soils have bad physical properties
Definition
poor structure, resulting in dispersive clay
Term
why sandy soils with a high %BS retain more exchangeable K+ than soils with a low %BS
Definition
because the added K+ will exchange with Ca+2 easier than in an acid soil with a low %BS
Term
why sequestering micronutrients can be a good thing
Definition
keeping them in the solution
Term
why sewage treatment around the Oconee river has to be at or below 1ppm P
Definition
because it’s assumed that at this level, we won’t have much environmental problems
Term
why smaller cations of different charge are adsorbed more strongly
Definition
because larger hydrated cations can't get as close to the exchange surface as smaller cations
Term
why soil tersting lab uses Ca(OH)2
Definition
because it reacts so fast
Term
why soil test results are classified
Definition
to determine the probability of response to nutrient application
Term
why soil tests are empirical indices instead of mechanistic indices
Definition
because the soil test extractants must be empirically related to plant response
Term
why soils high in OM can be Cu deficient
Definition
strong adsorption to OM
Term
why soils high in OM can be Mn deficient
Definition
strong adsorption to OM
Term
why soils high in hydrous oxide clays, such as geothite and gibbsite, have little P available
Definition
because they have a large surface area and affinity for P; P gets attached to the surfaces such that it’s not very available to the plant
Term
why soils with 2:1 clays require higher Ca and Mg saturations than 1:1 clays
Definition
because 2:1 have stronger adsorption of Ca
Term
why soils with 2:1 clays require higher Ca and Mg saturations than 1:1 clays
Definition
because 2:1 have stronger adsorption of Ca
Term
why swamps have to be limed right away
Definition
because when you drain the wetland, the pyrite is oxidized to produce sulfuric acid, which drops the pH tremendously
Term
why symptoms of S deficiency show up first in he younger parts of the plant
Definition
-because phloem transport from older to younger leaves is slow
-not very easy to remobilize S within the plant
Term
why temp is critical for diffusion of water
Definition
because the diffusion coefficient for water is temp dependent
Term
why terrestrial systems are getting enriched with nitrogen
Definition
because the rate of fixation turns out to be greater than the rate of denitrification
Term
why the CEC of chlorites is extremely low
Definition
because the surface of the hydroxide layers is + charged and is attracted to the - charged tetrahedral surface
Term
why the CEC of soil OM increases as pH increases
Definition
because some of the H+ ions are neutralized, increasing the - surface charge
Term
why the clay in saline and sodic soils is dispersive
Definition
because some of the negative charge on the clay pushes against each other
Term
why the continued growth of N fertilizers will increase demand for fossil fuel
Definition
because natural gas (CH4) is a primary ingredient in the manufacture of N fertilizers
Term
why the direct application of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) works for sodic and calcerous soils
Definition
-Ca2+ displaces Na+ in sodic soils; this helps deal with sodic soils, but you need water to leach the Na out so you can convert the sodic soil to a normal soil -Ca sulfate much more soluble than Ca carbonate
Term
why the edge charge becomes more negative when the pH increases
Definition
because some of the H+ on the clay particles is neutralized
Term
why the edge charge of clay minerals is + under low pH
Definition
because of the excess H+ ions associated with exposed SiOH and Al-OH groups
Term
why the efficiency of P uptake is pretty low
Definition
because of P binding with clays
Term
why the ends and the edges of the fruit tend to have less Ca
Definition
because of distance from vascular system
Term
why the exchangeable K on mica is exchangeable
Definition
because of the charge on the sides
Term
why the extent of retention of P applies mainly to soils, but not to growing media
Definition
because growing media doesn’t have clays and oxides
Term
why the ideal C:N ratio isn't always 30:1
Definition
because the C:N ratio of 30 is a rule of thumb; it really depends on where the N is in the material
Term
why the influence of pH on CEC is highest in soils high in OM
Definition
because increasing pH has a greater effect on increasing CEC in the OM fraction in soil compared to montmorillonite, which exhibits little pH dependent charge
Term
why the liming rxn of CaSO4 is important
Definition
because it allows us to lime subsoil, since CaSO4 is more soluble such that it can go down into the profile
Term
why the optimum N:S ratio of 9:1-12:1 is imporrtant
Definition
it's needed for effective N use by rumen microbes
Term
why the point of no charge is bad
Definition
because it means no nutrient retention
Term
why the sylvite (KCl) KCl that’s mined is pinkish instead of white
Definition
because of impurities and the color of the dust
Term
why the urea usually has to go to the clays
Definition
because most of the urease is bound to the clays
Term
why there are limits to using field crop residues for ethanol
Definition
because organic residues returned to soils are critical to sustaining soil and crop productivity
Term
why there's accumulation in tip of leaves of plants where B is not very mobile
Definition
because the tip is older
Term
why there's lots of leaching in calcerous soils
Definition
because of cracks in Ca
Term
why there's lots of leaching in calcerous soils
Definition
because of cracks in Ca
Term
why there's no nitrate reduction under low light conditions
Definition
conserves energy
Term
why there's severe Mo deficiencies under dry conditions
Definition
reduced mass flow/diffusion
Term
why too much nitrate is bad
Definition
toxic to cattle
Term
why too much salt in the soil is bad for plants
Definition
-too much salt in the soil draws water away from plant roots because salt has so much negative charge on it -toxic levels of Na+ and Cl-
Term
why undeveloped and developing nations will continue to rely on food imports
Definition
because this is where the majority of future population growth is gonna be and the soil in these areas that could be converted to cropland is substantially less productive than current croplands
Term
why using corn for ethanol is not sustainable
Definition
because using it for ethanol makes it harder for undeveloped and developing countries to meet their basic food needs
Term
why vermiculite has a higher CEC, but lower interlayer expansion compared to smectites
Definition
because although isomorphic substitution (Al+3 for Si+4) is less than in mica, the tetrahedral charge attracts hydrated cations (Ca+2, Mg+2), which limits expansion of the interlayer compared to smectites
Term
why water soluble P is more available to plants
Definition
because it goes into solution right away
Term
why we have negative charges in the lower levels
Definition
because of low pH
Term
why we now recommend pH 6 instead of pH 6.5
Definition
because there’s the chance of overshooting the target pH
Term
why weathered, acidic soils containing hydroxyl-Al vermiculites (ultisols) exhibit strong pH-dependent CEC
Definition
because of the large quantity of Al(OH)x in the interlayer space of these clays
Term
why yellowing of leaves goes from tip to base in corn
Definition
because the tip of the leaf is older than the base of the leaf
Term
why you can't mix lime with the soil in pasture
Definition
because it ruins your pasture
Term
why you can, to an extent, manage soil productivity
Definition
because soil fertility is a component of soil productivity
Term
why you gotta know the C:N if you want to use compost
Definition
because not all compost will give you the desired N
Term
why you have problems with P
Definition
because of the solubilities
Term
why you have to wash your equipment after using ammonium chloride
Definition
because it's corrosive
Term
why you must be careful comparing soil test results
Definition
because different labs use different extractants
Term
why you must use caution when evaluating a visual symptom on a plant
Definition
because there's lots of things that can cause the visual sumptoms
Term
why you need good soil aeration
Definition
so that the roots can get enough oxygen
Term
why you should not stack many bags of ammonium nitrate in hot weather
Definition
risk of explosion
Term
why you want a soil that's well buffered
Definition
so the pH don’t change much when you drain it
Term
yearly production of phosphate
Definition
224million tons
Term
yearly production of potassium
Definition
35million tons
Term
you get more denitrification from these ecosystems
Definition
wetlands and such
Term
you need these to produce ferredoxin
Definition
both ATP and carbohydrates
Term
you need this to retain cations
Definition
negative charges
Term
you usually don’t have accumulation of nitrite unless...
Definition
something inhibits the second rxn, such as lots of ammonia
Term
you want the soil test level to be at or below this level
Definition
the critical level
Term
zone sampling is guided by...
Definition
electrical conductivity
Term
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Definition
stomatal closing
Term
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Definition
stomatal opening
Term
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Definition
proteoid roots
Term
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Definition
pericycle
Term
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Definition
cysteine
Term
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Definition
pyrophosphate (PPi)
Term
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Definition
longitudinal section of the root
Term
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Definition
phytate
Term
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Definition
anatomy of a dicot root
Term
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Definition
anatomy of a monocot root
Term
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Definition
phosphate (Pi)
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