Disadvantages Of Fertilisers

The population of Earth increases every single day, which means we will also need more food. As a solution to this problem people invented the fertilizers that are commonly used today all around the world. What are fertilisers?
Fertilisers are materials that people use to boost the speed of plant and fruit growth. They contain chemicals and minerals that the plant needs for healthy growth. There are two main types of fertilizers which are organic and chemical.The organic materials are mostly made from manure, compost and the residues of plants, but, to make them healthy for the plants and hundred percent organic, the sources should be deprived of any chemicals. The chemical (synthetic) materials are considered “inorganic” and often contain acids that repel living organisms present in the soil: like worms. The

With fertilisers people are now able to replace the essential nutrients that the soil is not able to provide the plants with. Nitrogen elements increase the number of stems, flowers and fruits that the plant produces. Phosphorus affects the root system: it makes the plant produce oils and starch which make the roots stronger and larger. It also increases chlorophyll development which then allows photosynthesis. Potassium helps the plant produce more protein, build up an immune system and activates

After the use of organic fertilisers the soil stays alive, which is opposite to what chemical fertilisers do. The organic fertilisers feed the soil which then help the plant when chemical fertilisers affect the plant directly. The chemical materials affect the soil pH making it more acidic, which then repels soil micro-organisms that are beneficial for the soil and the plant. Including the bacteria which helps the plants to use