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Agricultural production is the practice of growing crops for food, fuel and fiber. Agronomists depend on optimum conditions for plant growth. Soil fertility is one of the key aspects of agriculture and the addition of fertilizers to improve soil quality is very important for healthy plant growth. Fertilizers ensure the supply of vital nutrients for the plant as well as the restoration of nutrients to the soil. They are selected keeping in mind their purpose that could be the supply of minerals or other elements that promote plant metabolism. Different fertilizers have different constituents, ranging from compound fertilizers to organic fertilizers that also have various spreading techniques. In modern agricultural practice, machinery is also greatly involved in the application of fertilizers. This book on agricultural production and fertilizers picks up individual branches and explains their need and contribution in the context of a growing economy. It will be of great help to students and researchers in the fields of agronomy, farm management and sustainable agriculture practices.

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