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Encourage above-ground growth is what nitrogen in plant fertilizers does to plants.
Specifically, nitrogen is one of the main nutrients that plants need in order to grow. It helps the plant to grow strong, healthy stems, stalks and leaves. But too much of it can cause lush growth of the above-mentioned body parts at the expense of fruiting and flowering.
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Why is nitrogen in fertilizers?
nitrogen and fertizer is what helps plants.
Fertilizers provide plants with what?
nitrogen
What do fertilizers provide plants with?
Nitrogen
Will additional fertilizers, such as nitrogen supplements damage most plants?
The use of nitrogen and other fertilizers will enhance the growth of most plants when used correctly.
Which gas can become fertilizers?
nitrogenThe Haber process converts nitrogen gas into nitrogen fertilizers that help plants grow.
How do plants get nitrogen compared to how animals get nitrogen?
Most plants get nitrogen from fertilizers. Some plants can have a process called nitrogen fixing in which nitrogen from the is turned into ammonium compounds. Animals get their nitrogen from food, by eating plants and other animals.
Why do many fertilizers have a high nitrogen content?
because plants love nitrogen! it makes them grow faster.
What is the use of ammonium salts in fertilizers?
Ammonium is a source of nitrogen for many plants.
Is nitrogen an element that helps plants grow?
yes it helps the plants to grow thats why it is used in fertilizers
Do plants need sugar in fertilizers?
No, plants can make their own sugars by photosynthesis. The purpose of fertilizers is to provide elements such as nitrogen which the plant cannot take in from air or water.
Why do people use organic fertilizers?
Do you mean manure? Manure has nitrogen that plants use.
Why is ammonia used in making fertilizers?
Because it is a convenient source of nitrogen, which plants need.
