Chemical fetilizers Flashcards by Jasmine

are natural or synthetic substances that provide essential chemical
elements to promote plant growth and increase productivity

Fertilizers

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They improve soil fertility or
replenish nutrients that have been depleted by previous crops.

Fertilizers

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___ refers to the ability of soil to supply plants with the necessary nutrients
in sufficient quantities and the right balance, supporting their growth when other factors
like light, moisture, temperature, and soil structure are optimal.

Soil fertility

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____are artificially created compounds that contain known macroelements, namely __, __, __or the NPK that increase plant
growth and productivity.

Chemical fertilizers;
nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus

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-nutrient Essential for the production of chlorophyll, which plants utilize in
photosynthesis to turn sunlight into energy.

Nitrogen

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this nutrient stimulates leafy growth, allowing
plants to create lush foliage and facilitate rapid vegetative development. This is especially
crucial for leafy crops like lettuce and spinach.

Nitrogen

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this nutrient is essential for energy transport throughout the plant, as well as
root development and flower creation

Phosphorous

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this nutrient strengthens roots and promotes the
creation of buds, flowers, and seeds, resulting in increased fruit production in flowering
plants.

Phosphorus;

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This nutrient is especially important during early plant stages and for crops such as
root vegetables and cereals.

Phosphorus

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-this nutrient Enhances plant resilience by promoting water retention, enzyme
activity, and disease resistance.

Potassium

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this nutrient modulates several physiological processes,
including water use efficiency, and promotes plant hardiness, allowing crops to withstand
environmental challenges such as drought and pests. It improves the quality of fruits and
flowers.

Potassium

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Other Nutrients and Necessary for Plant Growth:
● ____for production of proteins.
● __ and __necessary for production of chlorophyll.

Sulfur ;
Iron and Magnesium

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Other Nutrients and Necessary for Plant Growth:
●__, __, __, and ___ for production of enzymes.
● __helps with cell division and production of hormones

Manganese, Copper, Zinc, and Molybdenum;
Boron

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● ___important for plant growth and helps to strengthen cell wall

Silicon

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Chemical Fertilizers (3)

Urea (CO(NH₂)₂);
Triple Superphosphate (Ca(H₂PO₄)₂);
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄);

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a white, crystalline material containing roughly 46%
nitrogen by weight. It is a mixture of carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia
(NH3) that will be refined and dried to yield the finished product

urea

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Urea is one of the most extensively used nitrogen fertilizers due to its …

(1)High nitrogen content (2)Affordability and
(3)Easy handling and application

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___is a
concentrated fertilizer with a phosphorus content of 44-48% (as __).

Triple Superphosphate (TSP);
P₂O₅

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It is created from phosphate rock that has been processed with phosphoric acid,
resulting in a powerful supply of phosphorus that plants may easily absorb.

Triple Superphosphate (TSP)

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___in TSP supports strong root
systems, blooming, and seed production, which can result in higher crop
yields and higher-quality products.

Phosphorus

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____, or sulfate of
potash, is a potassium-based fertilizer that also contains sulfur, making it a
significant nutrition source for plants.

Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄)

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Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄) contains around __% potassium
(K₂O) and __% sulfur, providing dual benefits to crops requiring both
critical elements.

50;
18

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____in K₂SO₄ regulates water usage, enzyme activity, and photosynthesis in plants while ___, a secondary ingredient
essential for protein synthesis and enzyme performance

Potassium ; sulfur

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This nutrient boosts plant resistance
to drought, disease, and environmental stress, making it especially
beneficial for fruiting and tuberous crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, and
carrots, for higher production and quality.

Potassium

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boosts plant growth, flavor, and color in crops like onions, garlic, and other sulfur loving plants.

Sulfur

Nitrogen from __ or __dissolves into __ or __, whereas phosphorus from __ dissolves into ___

urea or ammonium nitrate ; ammonium (NH₄⁺) or nitrate (NO₃⁻) ions; superphosphate ;phosphate ions (PO₄³⁻).

The dissolved nutrients flow through the soil water towards the roots via the following processes:

mass flow diffusion

- When plants absorb water, they create a pull that transports dissolved nutrients along with the water to the roots.

Mass Flow

is the movement of nutrients from areas of high concentration (closer to where the fertilizer was applied) to lower concentration zones (near the root surfaces), resulting in a balance.

Diffusion

___aids in chlorophyll formation, ___in energy transmission, and ___in enzyme activation and water management.

nitrogen ; phosphorus; potassium

advantages of fertilizers (2) Disadvantages of fertilizer (3)

advanatges: Immediate Nutrient Availability; Easy Application and Precise Formulation disadvantages: Soil Degradation; Potential Pollution from Runoff ; Nutrient Imbalances

___ is a major environmental issue; discharge causes ___, which occurs when excess nutrients generate algal blooms in water bodies, depleting oxygen levels and hurting aquatic life and ecosystems.

Nutrient runoff; eutrophication

can be defined as an agricultural process that uses biological fertilizers and pest control acquired from animal or plant waste.

Organic farming

It is a production system which excludes the use of synthetically compounded fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and livestock feed additives.

Organic farming

__is home to 30% of the total organic producers in the world accounting to ___% of the total organic cultivated area of __ million ha according to the ____ 2018 report

India; 2.59; 57.8; World Organic Agriculture

involves integrated nutrient management and integrated pest management.

Integrated organic farming

____is practiced to release nutrients to the crops for increased sustainable production in an ecofriendly and pollution free environment. It aims to produce crops with a ___

Organic farming; high nutritional value.

depends upon the animal manures, organic wastes, crop rotations, legumes, pest control through biological means. It is the ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and biological activities of the soil.

Organic farming

Organic farming is divided into two types, namely:

INTEGRATED ORGANIC FARMING; PURE ORGANIC FARMING

integration of pest management and nutrients management to achieve ecological requirements and demands

INTEGRATED ORGANIC FARMING -

avoiding all unnatural chemicals all the fertilizers and pesticides are obtained from natural sources such as bone meal or blood meal

PURE ORGANIC FARMING - -

Chemicals Conventional farming = Organic farming =

Conventional farming = synthetic fertilizers, pesticides etc Organic farming = natural methods like composting and green manure.

Fertilizers Conventional farming = Organic farming =

Conventional farming = chemical Organic farming = compost and manure

Pest control Conventional farming = Organic farming =

Conventional farming = pesticides Organic farming = insects, birds, traps, or mating disruption

Environmental impacts: Conventional farming = Organic farming =

Conventional farming = soil erosion, water pollution, GHG emission Organic farming = small carbon footprint

Organic farming has many components, including: 7

Crop rotation: Organic matter: Nutrient management: Compost: Improved soil fertility and structure: Pest control: Biodynamic agriculture:

Helps preserve soil contents.

Crop rotation:

An essential component of healthy soil.

Organic matter:

Avoids processed soluble fertilizers that bypass the soil's natural processes.

Nutrient management:

Made from wet organic matter, like food waste and leaves, that decomposes into humus over time.

Compost:

Organic farming aims to maintain nutrients in their natural state so plants can easily access them.

Improved soil fertility and structure:

Organic farmers use strategies like crop rotation, pest-resistant plants, and natural predators.

Pest control:

An organic farming method that uses preparations made from cow manure, silica, and plants to improve crop growth.

Biodynamic agriculture:

Organic farming is based on four principles:

Health, ecology, fairness, and care.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ORGANIC FARMING (5)

Soil Health and Fertility; Biodiversity Preservation; Water Quality and Conservation; Climate Impact; Reduced Chemical Residues

Soil Health and Fertility (3)

Natural Fertilization; Soil Structure and Erosion Prevention; Microbial Activity;

Biodiversity Preservation (2)

Habitat for Pollinators and Wildlife; Pest and Disease Resistance

Water Quality and Conservation (2)

Reduction in Water Pollution Efficient Water Usage

Climate Impact (2)

Carbon Sequestration; Reduced Energy Consumption

Reduced Chemical Residues (2)

Healthier Ecosystems; Lower Pesticide Resistance

is the process of applying nutrients directly to the leaves of plants. This method bypasses the soil and allows nutrients to be absorbed directly through the leaf surface.

Foliar nutrition

Plants absorb nutrients through their leaves in a process called ____. This process is similar to how plants absorb nutrients through their roots, but it involves different mechanisms

foliar absorption

___ is a method of providing plants with nutrients by dissolving them in water and spraying them on leaves,

Foliar feeding

in Foliar feeding, nutrients dissolved in water and spraying them on leaves, can sometimes enter the leaf through:

stomata; micropores in leaf cuticle

The most common nutrient deficiencies that can be corrected with foliar sprays are of 5

potassium, zinc, boron, manganese and iron.

is most effective for nutrients like potassium zinc, boron, manganese, and iron because these elements can be absorbed directly through the leaf surfaces in a form that plants can quickly utilize.

Foliar feeding

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