Here is a list of soil fertilizer elements: 1. Nitrogen 2. Phosphorus 3. Potassium. 1. Nitrogen: Nitrogen is most important nutrient for the plant. Nitrogen is an essential constituents of metabolically active compounds such as amino-acids, proteins, enzyme and some non-proteinaceous compounds. Plant growth probably is limited more often by deficiency of nitrogen than of any other element. Forms of [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Soil Fertility 2. Types of Soil Fertility 3. Factors Affecting Soil Fertility. Definition of Soil Fertility: Soil fertility may be defined as the inherent capacity of soil to supply plant nutrients in adequate amount and suitable proportion and free from toxic substances. Soil productivity is the ability of the soil [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Distribution of Phosphorus in Soil 2. Availability of Phosphorus 3. Soil pH and Phosphate Ions 4. Fixation 5. Losses 6. Phosphorus Supply and Plant Behaviour 7. Function. Contents: Distribution of Phosphorus in Soil Availability of Phosphorus Soil pH and Phosphate Ions Fixation of Phosphorus in Soil Losses of Phosphorus from Soil Phosphorus [...]