Microbial Analysis for Growers
One of the best kept secrets in agriculture is that microbes carry out every function growers rely on chemicals to provide. When you have adequate microbial diversity and density in your soil microbial community, your need for costly inputs can be reduced or eliminated.
Whether you are an urban gardener, growing food in containers on your balcony, a farmer planting hundreds of acres for commercial markets, a landscaper managing city parks, or anyone else who works with plants and soils, learning to recognize microbial indicators of soil health can help you grow better quality plants with higher yields and fewer inputs.
Microbial Analysis for Growers can help you transform your growing practices. Learn:
When and why a do it yourself soil test for microbes makes sense.
How to choose a microscope suitable for soil testing.
How to classify and identify important soil microbes by general morphotypes.
How to use your results to help you grow high quality crops.
How to corroborate your qualitative, visual results with qualitative soil respiration measurements.
Note: All the equipment needed to conduct soil biology testing will be described within. It is not necessary to have the equipment on hand to take the course.
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| Rating | 4.5★ based on 22 ratings |
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| Length | 3 total hours |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $14 |
| From | Udemy |
| Instructors | Dr. Mary Lucero, Mary Lucero |
| Download Videos | Only via the Udemy mobile app |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Tags | Science Teaching & Academics |
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ideas build upon each
Ideas build upon each other.
very fascinating as well
Very fascinating as well.
same time decreasing fertilizer
I am excited about improving my soil and growing better crops by increasing the microbial diversity and density in my soils at the same time decreasing fertilizer applications.
short test that enables
Each video is followed by short test that enables us to better understand the course.
first video can’t wait
yes Really enjoying this course so far I have been self learning about the soil food web and learned some new things just from the first video can’t wait to get deeper into the course.
abundant additional materials
An awesome course with enough explanation and abundant additional materials.
might be unfamiliar
She gives out just the essential, but sufficient, information for an introductory course without overwhelming a layperson who might be unfamiliar with the material.
organic matter analysis
The soil preparation is different than what I did for soil organic matter analysis and soil fertility samples.
there gardening game
Definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to up there gardening game.
clear spoken
Clear spoken and adequate details about equipment needed.
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great place
Great place to start understanding microbes in soil, compost and compost tea.
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Assistant Soil Conservationist $33k
Soil Scientist Trainee $45k
Acting Soil Scientist $48k
Volunteer Soil Scientist $49k
Soil Engineering Specialist $54k
Soil Technician $56k
Guest Soil Scientist $61k
Soil surveyor $64k
Lecturer - Soil Science $66k
Senior Soil Conservationist $69k
Soil Microbiology Lab $89k
Soil Scientist Manager 2 $116k
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| Rating | 4.5★ based on 22 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 3 total hours |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $14 |
| From | Udemy |
| Instructors | Dr. Mary Lucero, Mary Lucero |
| Download Videos | Only via the Udemy mobile app |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
| Tags | Science Teaching & Academics |
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