Question

explain how fertilizers are different from manure​

Answer 1

Answer:

Fertilizers are chemical in nature and these are manufactured in factories. Manure is an inorganic substance that is obtained from decomposition of vegetable and animal wastes. Microbes are needed to form manure since they degrade the organic substances. Fertilizers are easy to transport ,store and apply to crops.

Answer 2

Difference between fertilizers and manures-

Manure-

$\implies$ Manure is a natural substance obtained by the decomposition of cattle dung and plant residues.

$\implies$ Manure can be prepared in the field.

$\implies$ Manure provides a lot humus to the soil.

$\implies$ Manure is relatively less rich in plant nutrients.

Fertilizers-

$\implies$ Fertilizer is a man- made inorganic salt.

$\implies$ Fertiliser is prepared in factories.

$\implies$ Fertilizer doesn't provide any humus to the soil.

$\implies$ Fertilizers are very rich in plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

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