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Download Solution PDFWhich one among the following fertilizers is a source of nitrogen?
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Option 4 : Urea
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Nitrogenous Fertilizers
- Nitrogenous fertilizers are compounds that provide nitrogen to plants. Nitrogen is a crucial nutrient for plant growth as it is a major component of chlorophyll, amino acids, and nucleic acids.
- Common nitrogenous fertilizers include substances like urea, ammonium sulfate, and ammonium nitrate.
EXPLANATION:
- Superphosphate is primarily a source of phosphorus (P).
- Potassium sulfate provides potassium (K) and sulfur (S).
- Bone meal is rich in phosphorus (P) and calcium (Ca).
- Urea contains a high percentage of nitrogen (N).
- Therefore, urea is the fertilizer that serves as a source of nitrogen.
Therefore, the correct answer is Urea.
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