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As of recent data, the United States produces approximately 25 million tons of synthetic fertilizers annually, with nitrogen fertilizers being the most widely used. The country utilizes around 18 million tons of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers collectively each year in agricultural practices. This significant use reflects the reliance on synthetic fertilizers to enhance crop yields and support the agricultural sector. However, environmental concerns are rising regarding their impact on soil and water quality.
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What is the independent variables of fertilizer to plants?
How much fertilizer will be used and what kind of fertilizer.
What type fertilizer is used to increase the growing capacity of crops?
All types. That's pretty much the definition of a fertilizer. It might be a natural fertilizer such as manure or compost, a mined fertilizer such as phosphate or potash, or a manufactured fertilizer such as urea or monoammonium phosphate.
This mineral is used to produce medicine and fertillizer?
sulfur
What is phosphourus used for?
it is used for fires, fertilizer, water treatment, metal treating and much more household items.
Is ammonium nitrate used as fertilizer?
Yes. It is a common fertilizer.
Does potassium nitrate used in fertilizer industry?
Yes, potassium nitrate can be used as a fertilizer in agriculture.
How does the overuse of fertilizer produce algal blooms in bodies of water far from the source of pollution?
When too much fertilizer is used, a large amount never gets taken up into the structure of the plants being fertilized. Instead, it dissolves into runoff water and is carried far from where it was first applied. This means that the water has plenty of extra nutrients for any algae growing in bodies of water that the runoff water is flowing into and thus can produce algal blooms.
Can a chicken's poop used as a fertilizer?
chicken poo is great fertilizer!
Can used motor oil be used as fertilizer?
no
What is phosphate rock used in?
it used for fertilizer
Does the fertilizer that wilt the plant kill it?
Fertilizer that wilts a plant can kill it. Plants can die off if too much fertilizer are used or if they are watered too much. To ensure proper care of a plant, be sure to provide proper sunlight, water daily and a sufficient doze of fertilizer.
Is potassium chloride used in the petroleum industry and gas can be used for fertilizer plants?
it is used for clean the petrol wastage. gas is used to fertilizer plants.
