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Crop Production And Management

Question
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Explain how fertilizers are different from manure.

Solution
Fertilizer   Manure
1.Fertilizer is an inorganic substance, that is prepared in the factories 1. Manure is a mixture of inorganic and organic substances, which is obtained by the decomposition of cattle dung, human waste and plant residues
2.  Fertiliser provides a specific nutrient to the soil. 2. Manure provides multiple nutrients to the soil.
3. Fertilizer has a high concentration of plant nutrients. 3. Manure has low concentration of plant nutrients
4.  A fertiliser does not provide any humus to the soil. 4. Manure provides a lot of humus to the soil.