FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION STRATEGIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The three numbers on a bag of fertilizer represent all of the following EXCEPT
A
nitrogen
B
phosphorus
C
magnesium
D
potassium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These three numbers represent the primary nutrients (nitrogen(N)-phosphorus(P)-potassium(K)). This label, known as the fertilizer grade, is a national standard. A bag of 10-10-10 fertilizer contains 10 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphate and 10 percent potash.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or NPK, are the “Big 3” primary nutrients in commercial fertilizers. Each of these fundamental nutrients plays a key role in plant nutrition. Nitrogen is considered to be the most important nutrient, and plants absorb more nitrogen than any other element.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nitro-Mag is a fully soluble and available fertiliser and allows Magnesium and Nitrogen nutrition to be applied via fertigation and/ or foliar application.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Non-Mineral Nutrients are hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), & carbon (C). These nutrients are found in the air and water.

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