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How the excess use of fertilizer affects the nitrogen cycle and the phosphorus cycle?
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Why do Plants use nitrogen in fertilizer for growth however most of the nitrogen goes unused what is one direct outcome of the excess nitrogen?
Algal Blooms. (APEX)
What is the main ingredient in fertilizers that can cause algae bloom?
The main ingredient in fertilizers that can cause algae blooms is phosphorus. When excess phosphorus enters bodies of water, it can promote the growth of algae, leading to harmful algal blooms. These blooms can disrupt aquatic ecosystems and deplete oxygen levels in the water, negatively impacting fish and other marine life.
What happens to nitrogen in amino acid breakdown?
Excess nitrogen is made into uric acid and excreted.
Is it better to use natural or artificial fertilizer?
It is definitely better to use a natural fertilizer rather than artificial ones. Natural fertilizers contain the necessary nutrients for the soil in the form in which they can be absorbed directly. Nature has its own pesticides and weedicides, which we have forgotten or switched over to mono culture and other artificial fertilizers. We have come such a long way that it is difficult to go back to nature completely. In spite of this, with effort one can switch back to natural farming in a span of six months.More..What is commonly refered too as "natural" fertilizer is always low on nitrogen and often rich in phosphorus. If applied at quantities providing sufficient nitrogen, it will provide a huge excess of phosphorus, which can end up in rivers and lakes causing eutrophication (death of a water source: look it up). Most organic farmers supplement with ground feathers or guano. Both are available at very small quantities. But guano isn't really a renewable resource, at least not at the levels at which it is consumed. Also look up my entry of "Is organic food healthier". More..I would use both mixed together.
How can excess phosphorous be harmful to an aquatic ecosystem?
Very much so. Excess phosphorus causes rampant weed growth, which completely changes the natural balance of the waterway. In short, it "ages" the lake or pond rapidly.
Why do Plants use nitrogen in fertilizer for growth however most of the nitrogen goes unused what is one direct outcome of the excess nitrogen?
Algal Blooms. (APEX)
Is a fertilizer a pollutant?
Yes, fertilizer can be a pollutant.Specifically, fertilizer becomes a pollutant in terms of water. Excess applications can run off in rain events. They end up in streams where they cause nitrogen blooms.
What causes dog urine to kill grass?
Excess fertilizer [urea is high in nitrogen, low in everything else].
What compost has the most nutrients?
A compost with a carbon to nitrogen ratio not in excess of 35 to 1 is the compost that has the most nutrients. Higher ratios make the compost's nitrogen inaccessible and unavailable. Yard wastes have high nitrogen and organic content and moderate calcium and phosphorus presences.
Nitrogen compounds are often used as fertilizers to increase plant growth. Sometimes there is much more nitrogen than plants need. What happens to most of this excess nitrogen?
Algal Blooms Freshwater algal blooms are normally associated with phosphorus runoff, not nitrogen. Incidentally, the source has never been proven (though suspected) to be agricultural fertilizers in the case of either nitrogen or phosphorus. See the related link below.
What do high temperature's high pressure combustion's nitrogen fixation's and lightning produce a excess carbon b excess nitrogen c nitrates d ammonia?
excess nitrogen
What is the effect of excess nitrogen and phosphorus on the Chesapeake Bay?
Excess nitrogen and phosphorous in any water leads to aprocess called eutrophication (enrichment). As these compounds are the principal materials in fertilizer, they act on plant life to produce prolific algae growth. The algae die causing algal blooms (clumps of rotting, floating, dead algae) which reduce the oxygen content of the water making an unhealthy or even lethal environment for fish and other desirable aquatic organisms. The environment created is suitable for undesirable species like sludge worms, sewage fungus and blood worms.
How can eutrophication prevent?
we can prevent this by decreasing the use of fertilizer in plants. Excess use of fertilizer can lead to eutrophication.
What excess fertilizer drains into a lake may occur harming fish populations.?
excess nitrogen from runoff would cause excess algae and plant growth, possibly affecting fish populations by decreasing the livable area of the water for fish. the excess algae bloom will deplete oxygen in the water causeing dead zones where there is not enough oxygen for fish to survive.
What drains into the lake when excess fertilizer?
eutrophication...ur welcomr
When photosynthesis require excess nitrogen?
Nitrogen gas is unnecessary. It is not using in the photosynthesis.
Excess nitrogen is converted in what by the liver?
urea
