Larsen and Keller Education Fertilizer Technology and Soil Fertility

Fertilizers are naturally occurring materials that are used on soil to provide them with essential nutrients to ensure the proper growth of plants and crops. They can also be of synthetic nature. The most commonly known fertilizers are potassium fertilizers, nitrogen fertilizers and phosphorus fertilizers. Most of the topics introduced in this textbook cover applications of fertilizers. It provides in-depth information on the proper use of fertilizers and any threats they pose to the environment. It discusses their usefulness and importance in agricultural production. This text is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this area.