Why are inorganic fertilizers bad?
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Another disadvantage of inorganic fertilizers is that besides the essential nutrients required by plants, they contain certain compounds and salts which a plant is unable to absorb and hence, are left behind in the soil. With time, these compounds build up in the soil and can even change its chemistry.
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Inorganic fertilizers also increase the possibility of high salinity. Saline soils have too much salt and can negatively affect a plant’s ability to absorb nutrients and water. These fertilizers can also cause a crust on top of the soil, advises Oregon State University Extension Service.