Fertilizers And Lime In The United States

This publication presents a factual review relating to resources, production, marketing, and use of fertilizers and lime, information of basic importance to all who are concerned with or interested in the formulation of a national policy in respect to these materials.

The soil - plant growth situation; Nitrogen - The keystone of protein; Sulfur - essential for protein; Phosphorus - the key to life; Multinutrient fertilizers; Potassium - the catalyst; Calcium, magnesium and finely ground limestone; Micronutrients - for healthy plant growth; Protein - organic wastes; The fertilizer situation in the United States, 1973-1985; Wetland soil fertility; Fertilizer basics - an autotutorial laboratory exercise.