HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Fertilisers are inorganic salts or chemicals that are prepared in factories and these help the plants to grow faster whereas manures are produced naturally by the decomposition of animal and plant wastes.

Detailed explanation-2: -A fertilizer is an inorganic salt.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are two main types of fertilisers: inorganic (man-made) and organic (derived from plant or animal). Inorganic fertilisers: These are synthetic, artificial forms of plant nutrients or naturally occurring mined minerals. Inorganic fertilisers are usually more concentrated and faster acting than organic fertilisers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fertilizers are chemical substances made up of inorganic salts containing potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus compounds while manures are organic in nature which increases the water holding capacity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ammonium sulphate ((NH4)2SO4), Potassium chloride (KCl) & Sodium nitrate (NaNO3) are salts used in fertilizers.