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Concept information

Preferred term

fertilizers

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin which is added to soil to provide nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, necessary to sustain plant growth.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • fertilisers

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5568

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