Sufficient supply of mineral nutrient is equally important for successful growth and development of plants as the other environmental factors such as irradiance or temperature. Processes influencing availability of mineral nutrients and their uptake by roots of plants are frequently hidden under the soil surface and hence underestimated as the factors influencing plant production and competitive abilities. Lectures and practical training in Mineral nutrition of plants explains roles of the most important elements in plant metabolism as well as mechanisms of their uptake, transport, distribution and efficient use in plants. Two main approaches for utilization of information related to mineral nutrition of plants are presented in the course. First approach "ecological" is namely focused on mechanisms explaining plant distribution and competitive abilities in natural ecosystems whereas second approach "agricultural" more focuses on maximizing productivity of cultivated plants.

The course Mineral nutrition of plants is assigned for B.Sc. students specialized on Plant physiology in fifth semester . The students of other biological fields are of course welcome also.
There are 2 hrs of lectures and 2 hrs of practice weekly, the course is terminated by an examination.