Topic · 220 articles
Chemical composition of soils and plants, nutrient cycling, properties of fertilizers and their interaction with soil. Methods of agrochemical survey, interpretation of analyses, and development of fertilization systems based on them.
15 min read For students
The article reveals the principles of fertilizer classification by origin, composition, and mode of action on soil. You will learn how the agrochemical properties of preparations affect plant nutrition and soil structure
8 min read For students
The article examines the classification of mineral nitrogen fertilizers and the physiological features of their uptake by plants. You will learn how the chemical form of nitrogen affects the nutrient efficiency of crops and the rules for the application of these products to the soil
7 min read For students
The article examines the physicochemical characteristics of sodium nitrate, its role in plant nutrition, and its effect on soil acidity. The reader will also learn about the history of the unique natural deposits of this mineral fertilizer in Chile
11 min read For students
Ammonium sulfate is a highly effective nitrogen-sulfur fertilizer, in demand for irrigated agriculture. The article reveals the features of its production, composition, and safety rules for soil application
7 min read For students
Ammonium nitrate is an effective nitrogen fertilizer providing the crop with rapid nutrition. The article examines in detail the properties of the substance, its behavior in the soil, and storage requirements
5 min read For students
Urea is the most concentrated solid nitrogen fertilizer. The article examines the physicochemical properties of urea, biuret content rates, and the transformation processes of amide nitrogen in the soil
