Question

Differences between Manure and Fertilizers.

Answer 1

Manures	Fertilizers
1. Manure is a natural substance obtained by the decomposition of cattle dung, human waste and plant waste.	1. Fertilizers is a mineral or chemical compound containing nutrients like sulphur, Phosphorous, Nitrogen, etc.
2. Manures are organic substances.	2. Fertilizers are inorganic compounds.
3. Manures can be prepared in fields.	3. Fertilizers are manufactured in factories.
4. Manures contain all nutrients but in small quantities.	4. They contain higher quantities of one or more specific nutrients.
5. Manures add plenty of humus to soil and improve the texture of the soil.	5. Fertilizers do not result in the addition of humans to the soil.
6. Manures are not easily absorbed because they are less soluble in nature.	6. Fertilizers are soluble in water and it is easily absorbed.
7. Manures are less soluble; they are not easily washed away from the soil and hence their effect is long lasting.	7. Fertilizers are easily washed away by water and hence their effect is of shorter duration and requires repeated application.