Nutrition and fertilizers
Macronutrients
These are chemical elements required by plants in relatively large quantities to support growth, metabolic processes, and overall productivity.
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Agronomist dictionary
Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.
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Microbiological fertilizers
Agricultural products containing live beneficial microorganisms that enhance plant nutrient uptake and suppress soil-borne pathogens.
Nutrition and fertilizers
Microgranules
Microgranules are a formulation of fertilizers or pesticides in the form of small particles, 0.5 to 2 mm in diameter, designed for precise, localized applicatio...
Nutrition and fertilizers
Micronutrients
Micronutrients are essential chemical elements, such as boron, zinc, and iron, required by plants in small quantities for healthy growth and physiological devel...
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Mineral nitrogen
Mineral nitrogen refers to the inorganic forms of nitrogen, primarily ammonium and nitrate, that are readily available for plant uptake from the soil.
Nutrition and fertilizers
Mineralization
The process by which soil microorganisms decompose organic matter into simple mineral forms that can be absorbed by plants.