Liquid Fertilizers: Enhancing Crop Productivity and Sustainability
Author: Prachi S. Mahajan
Introduction: Agriculture-allied sectors serve as the
backbone of countries' economies, providing livelihood to millions of people and
meeting the food demands of a large population. To achieve higher crop yields
with sustainable agricultural practices, nowadays farmers are turning to liquid
fertilizers (LF). Liquid fertilizers play a significant role in modern
agriculture by improving crop yield and quality. These LF are having the ability to
provide nutrients directly to the plant roots or aerial parts which ensures
efficient nutrient uptake, reducing nutrient losses due to leaching or
volatilization. Additionally, applications of liquid fertilizers make possible
the use of various agricultural practices, such as no-till farming,
reduced-tillage systems, and precision farming. This review is about the exploration
of various types of liquid fertilizers commonly used in agriculture, and gardening,
with their role in improving biomass, productivity, and health.
1. Nitrogen-Based Liquid Fertilizers: These fertilizers provide essential nitrogen, promoting leafy growth and overall plant vigor. Recently developed “Nano-urea” is a cutting-edge innovation. These nanoparticles deliver nitrogen to plants more efficiently by minimizing nitrogen losses and environmental impacts (one can visit for more information https://www.iffco.in/en/nano-urea-liquid-fertilizer). Examples:
