Agrogeology

Agrogeology

Agrogeology is the study of minerals of importance to farming and horticulture, especially with regards to soil fertility and fertilizer components. These minerals are usually essential plant nutrients and are referred to as agrominerals.

Those who specialize in agrogeology are termed agrogeologists.

A course on agrogeology has been established at the University of Guelph by Professor Peter van Straaten of the "Land Resource Science" department.

See also

*Dietary mineral
*Edaphology
*Essential nutrient
*Micronutrients

External links

* [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~geology/rocks_for_crops/ Rocks for Crops book]
* [http://www.uoguelph.ca/rocks/ Project Site]


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