what is the difference between manure and fertilizers
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Explanation:
Fertilizer
It may be artificial or natural substance. It is a natural substance.
These are chemicals that are added to the soil to increase its fertility and productivity.
These are obtained by dead and decaying plants and animals.
Prepared in factories. Prepared in fields.
Does not provide humus to the soil.
Provides humus to the soil.
Rich in plant nutrients. Less rich in plant nutrients.
Absorbed by plants quickly. Absorbed by plants slowly.
Costly Cost-
effective
It harms the organisms present in the soil and also causes health issues in people consuming the crop
. It causes no harm to the organisms and improves soil quality
Manure:-
♣ It is a natural substance obtained from decomposition of plants and animals.
♣ It is prepared in the field.
♣ It provides a lot of humus to the soil.
♣ It is less rich in nutrients, so required in large quantities.
♣ No pollution is caused.
Fertilizer:-
♠ It is a chemical substance.
♠ It is prepared in factories.
♠ It does not contains any humus.
♠ It is rich in specific nutrients, so required in very small quantities.
♠ It causes water pollution.