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Fertilizers contain nutrients which help plants grow better (faster, bigger, healthier and in more abundance)
Pesticides eliminate pests (bugs and fungi) that could inhibit plant grown by either killing the pests or keeping them away from the plants.
Some pesticides and fertilizers are chemical.. some are organic.
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Are there radioactive elements in pesticides and fertilizers?
No, for all practical purposes. Radioactive materials are not put in pesticides and fertilizers. To be very precise, there are radioactive isotopes all around us, and some of these are in pesticides and fertilizers. 0.012% of all potassium is radioactive, and some is bound to be there. But it is also everywhere else, it is needed for life, and it is not something to worry about.
How does chemistry support agriscience?
Fertilizers and pesticides are chemical products.
Why do farmers use chemicals?
Chemical fertilizers and herbicides cost money. Spraying the edge of a field where the crops are not growing would be a waste of resources. In the case of fertilizers, spraying the edge of the field would benefit only the growth of natural weeds and hedgerows.
What is a chemical other than water or fertilizers that farmers might add to crops to improve yield?
various plant hormones and pesticides
Is the use of man made fertilizers and pesticides a good thing for agriculture?
No, the use of man made fertlizers and pesticides are not a good thing for agriculture
Which plants had the most requirements for fertilizers and pesticides native or non native?
native plants had most requirements of fertilizers and pesticides.
How might pesticides and fertilizers on land become a problem in an ocean ecosystem?
how might pesticides and fertilizers on land become a problem in an ocean ecosystem
How fertilizers and pesticides cause soil pollution?
as the fertilizers and pesticides are made from chemical substances that is why when we put fertilizers instead of cow dung etc the soil become dry and pollute. shaghaf ghufran qureshi
What element is used in both fertilizers and pesticides?
Whale Sperm
How is chemistry used in farming?
Fertilizers and pesticides are chemical products.
Are there radioactive elements in pesticides and fertilizers?
No, for all practical purposes. Radioactive materials are not put in pesticides and fertilizers. To be very precise, there are radioactive isotopes all around us, and some of these are in pesticides and fertilizers. 0.012% of all potassium is radioactive, and some is bound to be there. But it is also everywhere else, it is needed for life, and it is not something to worry about.
What are the advantages of chemical fertilizers and pesticides?
Fast acting and results oriented are advantages of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.Specifically, chemical fertilizers act nutrients quickly into the soil and into the plant's roots and circulatory system. Immediate results are seen in the growth of roots and shoots and the development of flowers, fruits and seeds. The same instant gratification can be achieved when chemical pesticides are used. Chemical pesticides kill the pest in question.
How can farm chemicals poulute water?
Fertilizers and pesticides can get into natural waters.
What are three things that are contaminated?
raw sewage, chemical pesticides and fertilizers
How does chemistry support agriscience?
Fertilizers and pesticides are chemical products.
How many bees are getting killed by fertilizers?
Fertilizers are not so much of a problem. The biggest problem is the use of pesticides on crops.
What is the difference between organic food and intensive farming food?
Organic foods are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Intensive farming foods may or may not be grown using synthetic fertilizers and pesiticides.
