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Updated on Mar 24, 2026others

what are fertilizers?

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Updated on Mar 23, 2026

Fertilizers are the natural as well as synthetic materials used to grow plants and soil. It supply plants nutrients. It is widely used in plantation now-a-days. Fertilizers basically contain Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). In ancient times, the only source of fertilizers is nature. In earlier times, the fertilizers used are compost, animal manure, human manure, harvested minerals and many more. Apart from better production, it also damages surroundings and caused habitat destruction, pressure on biodiversity and agricultural soil loss.

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Updated on Mar 23, 2026

Fertilizers are the substances used to enrich soil or plant growth. Historically, they were made from animal and organic matter, but in the 19th century, nitrogen-fixing bacteria and fungi were discovered as a way to produce these materials without using decaying waste products. The result was a dramatic increase in agricultural productivity.

The new technology eventually became industrially important for manufacturing plastics production, other chemicals, and creating fly ash and other byproducts of coal-fired power plants. In addition to increasing crop production worldwide, they have reduced pollution by sequestering carbon dioxide in soils and vegetation that can be buried underground through land cover conversion such as reforestation.
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Answered on Jul 8, 2021

Fertilizers are natural or chemical substances applied to the plants and crops to increase their yield and helps them grow faster. These are used by the farmers and gardeners alike They increase the water retention capacity of the soil and also increase its fruit and flower bearing capacity.

There are different types of fertilizers namely inorganic fertilizers,nitrogen fertilizers,Phosphorus fertilizers,potassium fertilizers and organic fertilizers which are derived from natural waste and are not harmful like the chemical or inorganic fertilizers.
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Updated on Mar 23, 2026

Fertilizers are organic ,chemical or inorganic compounds added to soil as manure for proper growth of plants.It protects plants from pests and diseases too. This reduce their dependence on harmful insecticides and pesticides, producing healthier crops. The fertilizers contain the essential nutrients required by the plants for good growth like the three most important ones, nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus.The potassium content in the fertilizers strengthens the stems and stalks of the plants,The phosphorus helps roots to grow deeper and stronger.nitrogen in the fertilizers increases in the overall growth of the plants which can be identified by the green and healthy growth of the plants.

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Updated on Oct 10, 2025

Fertilizers are substances that provide essential nutrients to plants for healthy growth and higher yield. They help improve soil fertility and replenish nutrients that crops remove during cultivation. Fertilizers can be of two main types: Chemical (Synthetic) and Organic (Natural).

Chemical Fertilizers supply nutrients quickly but can harm soil health if overused. On the other hand, Organic Fertilizers are made from natural materials like compost, cow dung, bone meal, or plant waste. They release nutrients slowly, improve soil structure, and support beneficial microorganisms.


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Answered on Mar 23, 2026

Fertilizers are substances that are added to soil or plants to provide essential nutrients needed for healthy growth.

Plants require nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to grow properly, and fertilizers help supply these nutrients when the soil lacks them.

Fertilizers can be natural (organic), such as compost and manure, or chemical (inorganic), which are manufactured products.

They help improve soil fertility, increase crop yield, and enhance plant health.

Farmers use fertilizers to ensure that plants get enough nutrients for better growth and productivity.

Proper use of fertilizers is important, as excessive use can harm the soil and environment.

Fertilizers play a key role in modern agriculture by supporting plant growth and food production.

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