soil fertility optimization Articles
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Manioc peel and charcoal: a potential organic amendment for sustainable soil fertility in the tropics
In tropical areas, where crop production is limited by low soil quality, the development of techniques improving soil fertility without damage to the environment is a priority. In French Guiana, we used subsistence farmer plots on poor acidic soils to test the effect of different organic amendments, bitter manioc peel (M), sawdust (Sw) and charcoal (Ch), on soil nutrient content, earthworm ...
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In-situ soil moisture conservation: utilisation and management of rainwater for crop production
The salient results of in-situ soil water conservation technologies that have been found suitable for increasing soil moisture in the arid and semiarid lands of eastern Kenya are reviewed. The results showed that Zai pits, tumbukiza and deep tillage when used together with soil fertility improvement can increase crop yields by 4–10 times in comparison to conventionally cultivated fields. ...
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Difference between organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer
What is chemical fertilizer Chemical fertilizers are quick acting and exist in many forms, such as liquid and particle. Chemical fertilizers are water-soluble, and plants can immediately absorb nutrients. Although this provides a fast nutrient and fast greening, it will not last. Only organic fertilizer can maintain plant growth all the time. Chemical fertilizer can promote plant growth rapidly, ...
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The difference between organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer
The difference between organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer Difference Chemical fertilizer, manufactured by chemical or physical methods, containing one or more nutrient elements for crop growth. Also known as inorganic fertilizers, including nitrogen, phosphate, potash, micronutrients, compound fertilizers, etc. It has strong pertinence and quick effect. There are many kinds of chemical ...
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What is the difference between organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer?
Now agricultural production basically uses fertilizers, including organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer, which have auxiliary effects on crop growth and yield respectively. But some farmers think that organic fertilizer is good and compound fertilizer is harmful. What is the difference between them? What are the functions of organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer? Next, let's learn about ...
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The difference between organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer
Difference between organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer Chemical fertilizer, manufactured by chemical or physical methods, containing one or more nutrient elements for crop growth. Also known as inorganic fertilizers, including nitrogen, phosphate, potash, micronutrients, compound fertilizers, etc. It has strong pertinence and quick effect. There are many kinds of chemical fertilizers, the ...
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What is Power-Z Granular Soil Conditioner Media?
How it is used as a soil conditioner to enhance plant growth for agriculture/horticulture companies?Plants can be demanding in the best of times. Anyone from first time gardeners to experienced farmers can attest to this fact. There are numerous elements including soil additives that need to be carefully considered and monitored when raising anything from flowers to fruits and vegetables to ...
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