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Agricultural Science (All Classes)

METHODS OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION

Broadcasting – random scattering of the fertilizers on the ground. Placement method– application of fertilizers in the planting holes. Side dressing – fertilizer is placed at the side of the plant within the root zone, in bands or spot-rings. Foliar spraying – specially formulated fertilizer solution applied on the foliage in spray form. Drip method – applied through irrigation […]

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Agricultural Science (All Classes)

PROPERTIES AND IDENTIFICATION OF FERTILIZERS

Characteristics Nitrogenous Fertilizers Highly soluble in water. Highly mobile in the soil hence it is applied as a top dress. Easily leached because of the high solubility hence does not have residual effect on the soil. Has scorching effect on young crops during wet seasons. Easy to volatilize during hot season. They have a tendency […]

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