Title

Enhancing Fertilizer Utilization Effectiveness: An Extensive Review of Techniques

Author

1. Shubham Kumar, Postdoctoral Researcher, Gujarat University School of Science, Gujarat University, India

Abstract

Phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen, essential macronutrients, often pose the primary constraints in soil. They play a crucial role as supplementary factors in agricultural productivity. The production of nitrogen fertilizer in the cereal industry is primarily dedicated to three major crops: rice, wheat, and maize. Global food insecurity has become a pressing concern due to a growing population and shrinking farmland. While fertilizers have contributed to increased crop yields in the last six decades, their excessive application has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem. Inadequate use of fertilizers leads to reduced agricultural output, while excessive nitrogenous fertilizers negatively impact soil quality and the environment. Thus, adopting new approaches that preserve agricultural sustainability by achieving higher yields with reduced fertilizer usage and enhanced fertilizer use efficiency is imperative. This research aims to present methodologies that can effectively improve fertilizer use efficiency (FUE) to address this goal.    

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Conclusion

Crop rotation, conservation agriculture practices, effective management of crop residues, precision farming techniques, and utilizing slow-release fertilizers and inhibitors collectively contribute to improved fertilizer recovery and, consequently, enhanced fertilizer use efficiency. These measures play a vital role in promoting agricultural sustainability.

Author Contrubution

The author confirms sole responsibility for the following: study conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation.

Funding

The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Conflict of Interest

All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

Data Sharing Statement

Not applicable

Software And Tools Use

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Acknowledgements

I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.