International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 4

Knowledge of Fertilizer Mixing is Key for Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency

  • Author:
  • H.P. Parewa, K. K. Singh, Dileep Kumar, K. Beura, Amitava Rakshit
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 381 to 383

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

* Email: dileepdixit.bhu@gmail.com

Abstract

Fertilizer blends or physical mixtures shall only be used if there is no risk of chemical or physical (e.g. moisture absorption) reaction between fertilizers in the blend or mixture that may reduce application accuracy. The blend or mixture should be such that there is little or no physical segregation of the blended or mixed components in transport and handling operations. Expert advice should be sought before creating a blend as some fertilizers are not compatible.

Keywords

Fertilizer mixing, Compatibility, Solubility