fertilizers

Fertilizers Many questions have been raised concerning the use of fertilizers, why plants require them, and about the benefits they bring. Fertilizers have a significant effect on humanity, as they form the basis of food production. The addition of fertilizers assists enrichment of soil fertility and corrects nutrient deficiencies so that plants can grow more healthily, provide crops and food for people, and increase food production. In this way, fertilizers are socially relevant. Fertilizers are …

…r standard of living. Of course, problems can arise from the overuse of fertilizers. Excessive use can contribute to water and soil pollution and lakes and rivers can suffer from eutrophication, from the enrichment of the water with phosphate and nitrates compounds. However, despite the harmful effects that can develop, fertilizer is an essential nutrient provider for plants, and without it, the production of food globally would not be adequate for the entire human race.