HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Encourages early weed growth. Spreading of fertilizer in standing crops without considering the crop rows is termed as a top dressing. However, when the crop rows are taken into account, and the material is dropped on the ground surface near the crop rows, it is called side dressing.

Detailed explanation-2: -ii) Row placement When the crops like sugarcane, potato, maize, cereals etc., are sown close together in rows, the fertilizer is applied in continuous bands on one or both sides of the row, which is known as row placement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Following are most important methods of application of fertilizers. Broadcasting on the soil surface before ploughing. Broadcasting on the soil surface after ploughing and mixing with the surface soil by harrowing. Applying fertilizers in a band at the bottom of the plough furrow.