5. Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.
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Fertilizers are produced in factories. Since, manure consists of nutrients in small quantities, large servings of manure is required by plants. On the other hand, being rich in nutrients, fertilizers are required in small quantities.
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Manure is obtained by decomposition of waste products of plants, animals and other natural materials in fields which make it rich in organic matter. Fertilizers are the inorganic chemical substances that serve as source of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and lack organic matter.
Fertilizers are produced in factories. Since, manure consists of nutrients in small quantities, large servings of manure is required by plants. On the other hand, being rich in nutrients, fertilizers are required in small quantities. Being organic in nature, manures are ecofriendly while wash off of fertilizers to water bodies causes water pollution. Excessive use of fertilizers also makes the soil infertile.