Fertilizers-organic-inorganic

 

Fertilizers

Fertilizers are nutrients which are necessary for the growth and productivity of cultivated plants.

Fertilizers are classified as inorganic (chemical) and organic (biological).

Inorganic fertilizers

Organic fertilizers

Synthetic

Biological in origin

Mineral salts of NPK are mixed in definite proportion

Farm Yard Manure (FYM), compost and green manure.

Excessive use lead to pollution of soil, air and ground water

Use increases the fertility of soil.

Soil becomes acidic

 


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