Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Agricultural Science outline · Section B: Agronomy
Content
a. Macro- and micronutrients and their roles in plant nutrition; carbon, water and nitrogen cycles
Objective
Classify plant nutrients and identify factors affecting their availability.
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b. The living population of the soil (flora and fauna) and their roles in soil fertility
Objective
Examine the roles of soil flora and fauna in maintaining soil fertility.
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c. Maintenance of soil fertility: methods such as cover crops and application of organic manures
Objective
Compare methods of maintaining soil fertility; differentiate between organic and inorganic fertilizer and their methods of application; determine common fertilizer ratios.
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d. Nutrient deficiency symptoms, e.g. chlorosis, sickle leaves, stunting and apical necrosis
Objective
Identify deficiency symptoms and their causes, and suggest remedies.
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