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Explain how fertilizers are different from manure.

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FertilizerManureFertilizers are commercially available plant nutrients.Manure is a natural substance prepared by thedecomposition of animal excreta and plantwastesThey can be organic or inorganic in nature.Manure is known to have a large quantity oforganic materials and very little amount ofplant nutrientsThey ensure healthy growth and development ofThey help in enriching the soil with organicplants by providing them with nitrogen, phosphorus,matter and nutrients.potassium, etc.The addition of fertilizers to the soil requires specialThe addition of manure does not require anyguidelines such as dose time, post additionspecial guidelineprecautions, etc., to be followed.A fertilizer does not provide any humus to the soil.Manure provides humus to the soil andincreases soil fertilityIts excessive use causes water pollution. It cannotIt protects the environment and helps inreplenish organic matter of soil.recycling farm waste

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