Course Contents
In the lecture, the cycling of elements and molecules and their fate in the soil-plant system is described and knowledge is applied in exercises. The focus is on water, carbon, main nutrients such as phosphorous, nitrogen, potassium, minor- and trace nutrients such as Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu and Zn and pollutants such as 'heavy metals' (e.g. Cd, As), (micro)plastic and organic pollutants (PAH, PCB, pesticides, pharmaceuticals). Beside the knowledge about the matter fluxes, also important methods for biogeochemical research (e.g. isotope application, catchment studies and element budgeting) are discussed.
Literature
Wulf Amelung, Hans-Peter Blume, Heiner Fleige, Rainer Horn, Ellen Kandeler, Ingrid Kögel-Knabner, Ruben Kretzschmar, Karl Stahr, Berndt-Michael Wilke, 2018, Scheffer/Schachtschabel Lehrbuch der Bodenkunde, Springer
Fry, B. (2006): Stable Isotope Ecology. Springer, New York
Christopher Cronan, 2018, Ecosystem Biogeochemistry: Element Cycling in the Forest Landscape, Springer
Domy Adriano, 2001, Trace Elements in Terrestrial Environments: Biogeochemistry, Bioavailability, and Risks of Metals, Springer
Sustainability Reference of the Course Contents
The lecture deals with the cycles of the most important nutrients and pollutants with a focus on soil processes. The consequences of increased inputs of these substances into natural systems and the role of soil as a reservoir and buffer are also highlighted.
Online Offerings
Moodle
In the lecture, the cycling of elements and molecules and their fate in the soil-plant system is described and knowledge is applied in exercises. The focus is on water, carbon, main nutrients such as phosphorous, nitrogen, potassium, minor- and trace nutrients such as Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu and Zn and pollutants such as 'heavy metals' (e.g. Cd, As), (micro)plastic and organic pollutants (PAH, PCB, pesticides, pharmaceuticals). Beside the knowledge about the matter fluxes, also important methods for biogeochemical research (e.g. isotope application, catchment studies and element budgeting) are discussed.
Literature
Wulf Amelung, Hans-Peter Blume, Heiner Fleige, Rainer Horn, Ellen Kandeler, Ingrid Kögel-Knabner, Ruben Kretzschmar, Karl Stahr, Berndt-Michael Wilke, 2018, Scheffer/Schachtschabel Lehrbuch der Bodenkunde, Springer
Fry, B. (2006): Stable Isotope Ecology. Springer, New York
Christopher Cronan, 2018, Ecosystem Biogeochemistry: Element Cycling in the Forest Landscape, Springer
Domy Adriano, 2001, Trace Elements in Terrestrial Environments: Biogeochemistry, Bioavailability, and Risks of Metals, Springer
Sustainability Reference of the Course Contents
The lecture deals with the cycles of the most important nutrients and pollutants with a focus on soil processes. The consequences of increased inputs of these substances into natural systems and the role of soil as a reservoir and buffer are also highlighted.
Online Offerings
Moodle
- Lehrende: Moritz Bigalke
- Lehrende: Kai Nitzsche
Semester: WT 2023/24