This article throws light upon the top two ways to increase nitrogen use efficiency. The ways are: 1. Minimizing Nitrogen Loss with Proper Management of Nitrogen 2. Minimizing Nitrogen Loss with Proper Water Management. Way # 1. Minimizing Nitrogen Loss with Proper Management of Nitrogen: (a) Deep placement of N fertilizers in a field before […]
Top 2 Ways to Increase Nitrogen Use Efficiency
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Loss of Nitrogen from Soil: 4 Ways
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This article throws light upon the four main ways by which nitrogen is lost from soil. The ways are: 1. Volatilization Loss 2. De-Nitrification Loss 3. Leaching Loss 4. Used by Soil Microorganisms and Weeds. Way # 1. Volatilization Loss: In this chemical reduction process, nitrogen is lost in the gaseous form when urea or […]
Fertilizers Containing Phosphorus
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After reading this article you will learn about the fertilizers containing phosphorus. (A) Fertilizers Containing Water-Soluble Phosphorus: Characteristics: 1. Phosphate is water-soluble and quick acting (available). 2. Very less leaching loss in this group of fertilizers. 3. Should be applied in neutral and alkaline soils. 4. Superphosphate and, soil reaction. When superphosphate is applied to […]