What is the difference between manure and fertilisers?
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Manure:
1.These are rich in humus.
2.Manures have no side effect.
3.Manures are not costly.
4.These are organic substance which are obtained naturally.
5.Manures are insoluble in water.
Fertilizers:
1.These are not rich in humus.
2.These causes water pollution.
3.Fertilizers are costly.
4.These are chemical substance made in factories.
5.Fertilizers are soluble in water.
Manure is natural.
Fertilizer is man-made inorganic salt.
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Manures are made naturally from plants and animals wastes by the action of microbes.
Fertilizers are made artificially from chemicals in laboratories/factories.
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Manure is not 'nutrient specific'.
Fertilizer is rich in plant nutrients and nutrient specific.
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Manure is cheap and easily available.
Fertilizer is costly.
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Manure add humus to the soil.
Fertilizer does not add humus to the soil.
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Excessive use of manure doesn't harm the soil texture.
Excessive use can change the chemical composition of the soil and also pollute water.
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Manure restores the soil texture and helps in water retention.
Fertilizer may damage the soil texture and makes it more porous.
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Manures are bulky and difficult to transport.
Fertilizers are light and easy to transport.
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Manures don't cause pollution of soil as it is derived from organic matter.
Overuse of fertilizers can burn the plants and distort soil fertility by making it too acidic or basic.
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Manures are biodegrable.
Fertilizers are non-biodegrable.
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