METHODS OF REPLENISHING LOST NUTRIENTS
Different methods are used by farmers to maintain the fertility of the soil or replace lost nutrients. These methods include: Crop rotation. Organic manuring. Bush fallowing. Cover cropping. Liming. Inorganic manuring or Fertilizers. a) Crop Rotation Crop rotation is…
FACTORS INFLUENCING NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY IN THE SOIL
The factors which influence the availability of nutrients in the soil include the following: a) Soil pH: The degree of acidity or alkalinity of the soil affects the availability of nutrients, both in the soil and also to plants. A…
PLANT NUTRIENTS
Plants require nutrients or elements obtained from the soil for good growth and healthy development. These elements or nutrients are classified into two main groups which are: Macro-Nutrients: Macro-nutrients are mineral elements or nutrients required by crops in large quantities.…
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