fertilisers Flashcards

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1
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what are the two types of fertiliser

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organic and inorganic

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what is organic fertiliser

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made from the faeces of a range of animals and compost from legumes

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what is inorganic fertiliser

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inorganic compounds carefully formulated for a specific concentration of a particular ion

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advantages of organic

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improves soil structure
greater range of minerals
releases over longer time
less cost - already available

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advantages of inorganic

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mineral ions release immediately
- fast acting
the contents are known
easy to apply
no pests

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disadvantages of organic

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slow acting - needs to be decomposed
more difficult to apply than inorganic fertilisers
may contain pests

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disadvantages of inorganic

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can lead to eutrophication as fertiliser is soluble
requires regular reapplication

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