What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of nutrients to pl

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What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?
1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.
2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.
3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.
4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.

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Ecology

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IAS

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The correct answer is (c) 1, 3 and 4 only.

Fertigation is the process of applying fertilizers and other water-soluble products through an irrigation system. Some of the advantages of fertigation in agriculture are:

Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible: Fertigation can help to control the alkalinity of irrigation water by injecting acid-based fertilizers into the irrigation system. This can help to prevent the build-up of alkaline salts in the soil.

Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible: Fertigation can help to ensure that phosphorus fertilizers are applied efficiently and uniformly to the root zone of the crops.

Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible: Fertigation can help to increase the availability of nutrients to plants by applying them directly to the root zone in a soluble form. This can lead to better plant growth and higher yields.

Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible: Fertigation can help to reduce the leaching of chemical nutrients into the soil and groundwater by applying them in a controlled and targeted manner. This can help to minimize environmental pollution and reduce fertilizer costs.