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Preferred Term:

fertilizers

Definition:
Any organic or inorganic material of natural or synthetic origin which is added to soil to provide nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, necessary to sustain plant growth.
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • fertilisers
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5568
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