1. World problems
  2. Nitrogen overdosage of plants

Nitrogen overdosage of plants

  • Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizer

Incidence

Typically, less than half of the nitrogen applied is taken up by plants - the rest is lost to the air, dissolved in surface waters or absorbed into groundwater.

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Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Fundamental sciences » Non-metallic chemical elements
  • Health care » Pharmacy
  • Industry » Chemical products » Chemical products
  • Plant life » Plants
  • Content quality
    Unpresentable
     Unpresentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    E4328
    DOCID
    11543280
    D7NID
    136838
    Last update
    May 19, 2022