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Essay Archive - Differences and Effects of Natural and Synthetic Fertilizers
Differences and Effects of Natural and Synthetic Fertilizers
At the core of the growth and germination of plants lie the nutrients they
receive from the soil. The nutrients required for growth are classified into
two groupings, macronutirents and micronutrients. Macronutrients are those that
are needed in very large amounts, and whose absence can do a great harm to the
development of the plant life. These nutrients include calcium, nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium, and are very sparse in most soils, making them the
primary ingredients in most fertilizers. The othe....
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