Question

Explain how fertilisers are different from manure.

Answer 1

Fertiliser	Manure
Fertiliser is a man-made inorganic salt.	Manure is a natural substance obtained from cow dung, human waste, and plant residues.
Its production is done in factories.	Manure can be prepared in the fields.
It does not provide humus to the soil.	It provides a significant amount of humus to the soil.
Fertilisers are very rich in plant nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.	It contains a lower concentration of nutrient elements compared to fertilisers.
Due to its solubility in water, plants absorb it quickly.	Due to its insolubility in water, its absorption by plants is slow.