This article throws light upon the seven main factors affecting the decomposition of organic residues. The factors are: 1. Temperature 2. Soil Moisture 3. Soil Reaction 4. Nutrients 5. Soil Texture 6. Type of Vegetation 7. Other Factors. Factor # 1. Temperature: The decomposition of organic residues is accelerated in warm temperature than that of […]
Decomposition of Organic Residues: 7 Factors
2 Important Complex Fertilizers used in Soil
This article throws light upon the two important complex fertilizers used in soil. The complex fertilizers are: 1. Nitro-Phosphates 2. Polyphosphate Based Fertilizers. Complex Fertilizer # 1. Nitro-Phosphates: It is a granulated fertilizer containing stabilizer which prevents reversion of citrate soluble phosphate. Being granulated it maintains excellent physical condition during storage and handling. Nitro-phosphate contains […]
Types of Chemical Fertilizers Available in the Market
This article throws light upon the three main types of chemical fertilizers available in the market. The types are: 1. Nitrogenous Fertilizers 2. Phosphatic Fertilizers 3. Potassic Fertilizers. Chemical Fertilizers: Type # 1. Nitrogenous Fertilizers: Nitrogenous fertilizers are those fertilizers that are sold for their nitrogen content. Classification: Nitrogenous fertilizers can be classified into four […]