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The importance of nitrogen and phosphorus in ecosystems
chlorosis ammonium nitrate manure nitrogen fixation compost fertilizer fertilizer application composting
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The importance of nitrogen and phosphorus in ecosystems
An overview of the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles in the biosphere.
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A tractor spreading synthetic fertilizer.
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chlorosis
A young corn plant with chlorosis (left) contrasted with a healthy young corn plant...
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ammonium nitrate
Structure of the chemical compound ammonium nitrate, from which fertilizer is produced.
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manure
Manure, a mixture of animal excrement and straw, piled in a field in France.
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nitrogen fixation
Close-up view of nitrogen nodules on fava bean (Vicia faba) roots. Fava...
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compost
Farmer managing a compost pile in France. Compost adds rich organic matter and beneficial...
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fertilizer
Farmers shoveling fertilizer.
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fertilizer application
Aerial view of a tractor towing a fertilizer applicator. The applicator is spraying...
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composting
Cross section of a compost pile.
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fertilizer products and their uses
Figure 1: Major interactions of fertilizer products and their uses.
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