Question

Mention two disadvantages of nitrogenous fertilizers.

Answer 1

Nitrogenous fertilizers

1. The nitrogenous fertilizer industry includes the production of synthetic ammonia, nitric acid, ammonium nitrate, and urea.

Disadvantages of nitrogenous fertilizers are:

1. Excess use of fertilizers make the soil alkaline.
2. They cause eutrophication in lakes.