PO 34. Describe advantages and limitations of the following fertilizer placement methods.

  1. Injection
  2. Surface broadcast
  3. Broadcast incorporated
  4. Band application
  5. Fertigation
  6. Foliar application
  7. Sidedress
  8. Topdress
  9. Seed placement

Injection is used to place liquid or gaseous fertilizer below the soil near plant roots.

  • Advantages: reduce losses through precise application of nutrients
  • Disadvantages: slow, expensive (requires specialized equipment.

 

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