HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
METHODS OF IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZER APPLICATION
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Question
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Nutrients are lost from the soil by (select all that apply):
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Erosion
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Volatilization
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Leaching
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Plant Utilization
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Fixation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Losing topsoil to erosion contributes to a loss of inherent soil fertility levels of nitrogen, P, K, and thus to a decline in potential crop yield. The addition of manure and fertilizer can supply needed crop nutrients and help offset some loss of inherent fertility caused by soil erosion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Due to intense, mismanaged farming, soil nutrients are declining. Nitrogen stores have decreased by 42 percent, phosphorus by 27 percent, and sulfur by 33 percent. (3) To grow optimally, plants require these nutrients for photosynthesis, enzymes, protein synthesis, and more.
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