Chemical fetilizers Flashcards
are natural or synthetic substances that provide essential chemical
elements to promote plant growth and increase productivity
Fertilizers
They improve soil fertility or
replenish nutrients that have been depleted by previous crops.
Fertilizers
___ refers to the ability of soil to supply plants with the necessary nutrients
in sufficient quantities and the right balance, supporting their growth when other factors
like light, moisture, temperature, and soil structure are optimal.
Soil fertility
____are artificially created compounds that contain known macroelements, namely __, __, __or the NPK that increase plant
growth and productivity.
Chemical fertilizers;
nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus
-nutrient Essential for the production of chlorophyll, which plants utilize in
photosynthesis to turn sunlight into energy.
Nitrogen
this nutrient stimulates leafy growth, allowing
plants to create lush foliage and facilitate rapid vegetative development. This is especially
crucial for leafy crops like lettuce and spinach.
Nitrogen
- this nutrient is essential for energy transport throughout the plant, as well as
root development and flower creation
Phosphorous
this nutrient strengthens roots and promotes the
creation of buds, flowers, and seeds, resulting in increased fruit production in flowering
plants.
Phosphorus;
This nutrient is especially important during early plant stages and for crops such as
root vegetables and cereals.
Phosphorus
-this nutrient Enhances plant resilience by promoting water retention, enzyme
activity, and disease resistance.
Potassium
this nutrient modulates several physiological processes,
including water use efficiency, and promotes plant hardiness, allowing crops to withstand
environmental challenges such as drought and pests. It improves the quality of fruits and
flowers.
Potassium
Other Nutrients and Necessary for Plant Growth:
● ____for production of proteins.
● __ and __necessary for production of chlorophyll.
Sulfur ;
Iron and Magnesium
Other Nutrients and Necessary for Plant Growth:
●__, __, __, and ___ for production of enzymes.
● __helps with cell division and production of hormones
Manganese, Copper, Zinc, and Molybdenum;
Boron
● ___important for plant growth and helps to strengthen cell wall
Silicon
Chemical Fertilizers (3)
Urea (CO(NH₂)₂);
Triple Superphosphate (Ca(H₂PO₄)₂);
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄);
a white, crystalline material containing roughly 46%
nitrogen by weight. It is a mixture of carbon dioxide (CO2) and ammonia
(NH3) that will be refined and dried to yield the finished product
urea
Urea is one of the most extensively used nitrogen fertilizers due to its …
(1)High nitrogen content (2)Affordability and
(3)Easy handling and application
___is a
concentrated fertilizer with a phosphorus content of 44-48% (as __).
Triple Superphosphate (TSP);
P₂O₅
It is created from phosphate rock that has been processed with phosphoric acid,
resulting in a powerful supply of phosphorus that plants may easily absorb.
Triple Superphosphate (TSP)
___in TSP supports strong root
systems, blooming, and seed production, which can result in higher crop
yields and higher-quality products.
Phosphorus
____, or sulfate of
potash, is a potassium-based fertilizer that also contains sulfur, making it a
significant nutrition source for plants.
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄)
Potassium sulfate (K₂SO₄) contains around __% potassium
(K₂O) and __% sulfur, providing dual benefits to crops requiring both
critical elements.
50;
18
____in K₂SO₄ regulates water usage, enzyme activity, and photosynthesis in plants while ___, a secondary ingredient
essential for protein synthesis and enzyme performance
Potassium ; sulfur
This nutrient boosts plant resistance
to drought, disease, and environmental stress, making it especially
beneficial for fruiting and tuberous crops such as tomatoes, potatoes, and
carrots, for higher production and quality.
Potassium
boosts plant
growth, flavor, and color in crops like onions, garlic, and other sulfur
loving plants.
Sulfur
Nitrogen from __ or __dissolves into
__ or __, whereas phosphorus from __
dissolves into ___
urea or ammonium nitrate ; ammonium (NH₄⁺) or nitrate (NO₃⁻) ions;
superphosphate ;phosphate ions (PO₄³⁻).