Question

differentiate between fertilizers and manure

Answer 1

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$\underline{\underline{\bold{Manures}}}$

● It is an organic compound.

● Manures can be prepared in fields and Homes as well.

● It add humus to the soil.

● It is less rich in particular nutrients like nitrogen, potassium.

● It doesn't harm the crop if used in a large or excessive amount.

● For example - cow dung , dry leaves .

$\underline{\underline{\bold{Fertilisers}}}$

● It is an inorganic compound.

● it can be prepared in factories.

● it doesn't add any humus to the soil.

● very rich in nutrients like potassium , nitrogen , phosphorous .

● it harms the crop if used in a excessive amount .

● For example- ammonium sulphate , urea.

Answer 2

Fertilizer :-

They are in concentrated form. These are manufactured in factories.

Microbes are not needed.

They are easy to transport.

Easy to store and supply to crops.

They do not restore soil texture.

They are not for better aeration and retention of water.

Manure :-

Manure is an organic substance obtained from decomposition of vegetable and animal waste.

Microbes are needed to degrade the organic substances.

Difficult to transport.

Difficult to store and supply to crops.

They restore soil texture.

They are for better aeration and retention of water.