Explain how fertilizers are different from manure.
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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 not needed for fertilizers formation. Microbes are needed to form manure since they degrade the organic substances
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*Manures are obtained from natural sources, whereas fertilisers are synthetically manufactured in the factories. Manures are eco-friendly, whereas fertilisers harm the useful microbes present in the soil and also decrease the soil fertility if used for a longer time.
*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.