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Ammonium Nitrate31
  • Since 2014, Macedonia Import of Ammonium Nitrate fell by 2.3% year on year. (nationmaster.com)
  • At $5,198,132 in 2019, the country was number 70 comparing other countries in Import of Ammonium Nitrate. (nationmaster.com)
  • How does Macedonia rank in Import of Ammonium Nitrate? (nationmaster.com)
  • In response to a request from the International Chemical Workers Union on behalf of employees at Agrium, Inc. (SIC-2873), Beatrice, Nebraska, an investigation was begun into possible hazardous working conditions at Homestead Nitrogen Operations (formerly Cominco Fertilizers, Inc.). The facility produced agricultur al grade ammonium-nitrate. (cdc.gov)
  • Russia also exports 48 percent of the global exports of ammonium nitrate. (naturalnews.com)
  • Nitrogen forms in this study comprised urea-based fertilizer (urea N 32%, F1), nitrate-based fertilizer (calcium ammonium nitrate N 15%, F2), and ammonium-based fertilizer (ammonium sulfate N 21%, F3). (mdpi.com)
  • Lebanon's prime minister said an investigation would focus on an estimated 2,750 metric tons of the explosive ammonium nitrate stored at a warehouse. (cnn.com)
  • Robert Baer, a former CIA operative with extensive experience in the Middle East, said videos of Tuesday's blast showed that while ammonium nitrate may have been present in the warehouse, he does not believe it was responsible for the massive explosion that ensued. (cnn.com)
  • Lebanon's Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, later said that 2,750 metric tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers and bombs, had been stored for six years at a port warehouse without safety measures, "endangering the safety of citizens," according to a statement. (cnn.com)
  • It was not fertilizer like ammonium nitrate. (cnn.com)
  • Baer noted that white powder seen in the videos of the incident before the major blast are likely an indicator that ammonium nitrate was present and burning. (cnn.com)
  • Baer said while he believes the explosion does not look like solely ammonium nitrate, there's still no evidence that this was an attack. (cnn.com)
  • What is ammonium nitrate? (cnn.com)
  • Authorities are still investigating what exactly caused Tuesday's deadly explosion in Beirut, but public statements from key Lebanese officials have begun to focus on ammonium nitrate that was kept in a warehouse near the port. (cnn.com)
  • Ammonium nitrate, a compound of ammonia and nitrogen, is best known for being used in fertilizers and -- because it's incredibly volatile -- bombs. (cnn.com)
  • The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, which killed 169 people and injured 467, was carried out using two US tons of ammonium nitrate. (cnn.com)
  • One of the worst accidents in US history involving a form of ammonia occurred in April 1947, when a ship loaded with ammonium nitrate caught fire while docked in Texas City. (cnn.com)
  • Calcium ammonium nitrate is a white, grey or brown fertilizer which supplies the plants with nitrogen. (helmag.com)
  • Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is a granular or prilled fertilizer, containing 27% nitrogen. (helmag.com)
  • Calcium ammonium nitrate is a nitrogen fertilizer which is mainly being used for the direct application by the farmer. (helmag.com)
  • Its principal products include anhydrous ammonia, granular urea, urea ammonium nitrate, and ammonium nitrate products. (yahoo.com)
  • The ammonia is then further processed to create different forms of nitrogen fertilizers like urea, ammonium nitrate, and ammonium phosphate. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Ammonium nitrate (AN) and urea are used as feedstocks in the urea-ammonium nitrate (UAN) liquid fertilizers production. (vaisala.com)
  • Urea, ammonium nitrate and water are mixed in the final tank. (vaisala.com)
  • Vaisala K-PATENTS ® process refractometers is monitoring the mixing of urea and ammonium nitrate. (vaisala.com)
  • The refractive index (RI) value is used to monitor the addition of urea and ammonium nitrate. (vaisala.com)
  • Lean more details about the urea-ammonium nitrate production process from the application note. (vaisala.com)
  • Samples were collected and spiked with various combinations of locally used agricultural grade fertilizers, including ammonium nitrate, urea, and triple phosphate (calcium dihydrogen phosphate). (cdc.gov)
  • Cyanobacteria growth was enhanced in these conditions by the combined addition of ammonium nitrate, urea, and phosphorus fertilizer. (cdc.gov)
  • Growth also occurred when using either ammonium nitrate or urea fertilizer with no additional phosphorus input, suggesting that phosphorus was not limiting the cyanobacteria at the time of sample collection. (cdc.gov)
  • The addition of both nitrogen fertilizers (ammonium nitrate and urea) at the concentrations used in this study, in the absence of phosphorus, was deleterious to both the Chlorophyta and cyanobacteria. (cdc.gov)
Phosphorus5
  • Combined with Ukraine, they export 28 percent of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. (naturalnews.com)
  • Soil carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil had a significant correlation with Nitrospira Shannon and Chao1 diversity index, while total potassium only had a significant correlation with Nitrospira Shannon diversity index. (frontiersin.org)
  • Redundancy analysis and Mantel test indicated that soil nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, and available potassium content were important environmental attributes that control the Nitrobacter - and Nitrospira -like NOB community structure across different fertilization treatments under aggregate levels in the red soil. (frontiersin.org)
  • and compound fertilizer products with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. (yahoo.com)
  • Fertilizers are commercially produced chemicals that supply plants with nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). (tutorialspoint.com)
Ammonia10
  • Calcium nitrate is synthesized chemically by treating limestone with nitric acid, followed by neutralizing the outcome with ammonia. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • There was still concern about the potential for exposure to nitrogen oxides, nitrosamines, ammonia (7664417), inorganic acids and volatile organic compounds. (cdc.gov)
  • Expression of the BUZZ gene is turned up in response to nitrate, urea, and ammonia presumably so that roots can find nitrogen in the soil," Sanguinet said. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The replacement for the Chilean deposits' contribution to global agriculture was the discovery of various means of synthesizing ammonia, the first gateway chemical we make on the way to biologically accessible nitrogen. (blogspot.com)
  • Nitrification is the two-step aerobic oxidation of ammonia to nitrate via nitrite in the nitrogen-cycle on earth. (frontiersin.org)
  • Nitrification is of great importance in the nitrogen (N) cycle of agricultural ecosystems, including the oxidation processes of ammonia and nitrite. (frontiersin.org)
  • These fertilizers are manufactured using a process called the Haber-Bosch process, which involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. (virtualtourist.com)
  • The bacteria reside in nodules on the plant's roots and convert nitrogen gas into ammonia, which can be utilized by the plant. (virtualtourist.com)
  • A6: Nitrogen fixation occurs when nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, which is then used by plants. (virtualtourist.com)
  • They are produced commercially, usually as the first step in the production of nitric acid, either by the direct oxidation of atmospheric nitrogen in the electric arc (Birkeland-Eyder Process) or by the catalytic oxidation of anhydrous ammonia (Oswald Process). (cdc.gov)
Concentrations8
  • Nebraska, an agriculturally intensive mid-western state of the United States (U.S.), has a large number of wells with nitrate concentrations above the drinking water standard (10 mg NO3-N/L). Large amounts of nitrogen fertilizers and irrigation water are applied in Nebraska to increase and maintain agricultural production. (unl.edu)
  • The results of the CART model indicated that groundwater nitrate concentrations correspond with vadose zone thickness, hydraulic conductivity, and saturated thickness in the west. (unl.edu)
  • Rotating corn and soybean is an efficient management practice to lower nitrate-N concentrations in the deep vadose zone, compared with continuous corn. (unl.edu)
  • Transitioning from dryland production to irrigation can lead to increased nitrate-N concentrations. (unl.edu)
  • Typically, most UAN solutions contain 28%, 30% or 32% nitrogen but other customized concentrations (including additional nutrients) are also produced. (vaisala.com)
  • Nitric oxide is rapidly oxidized in air at high concentrations to form nitrogen dioxide. (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrogen oxides (NO 2 , N 2 O 4 , N 2 O 3 and N2O5) are irritating to the upper respiratory tract and lungs even at low concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • Three rivers had nitrate concentrations that exceeded the approved range, thus constraining their severe usage. (who.int)
Perform in the Fertilizer industry2
Manure9
  • In this study, the community compositions of nitrite oxidizers ( Nitrobacter and Nitrospira ) were characterized from a red soil amended with four types of fertilizer regimes over a 26-year fertilization experiment, including control without fertilizer (CK), swine manure (M), chemical fertilization (NPK), and chemical/organic combined fertilization (MNPK). (frontiersin.org)
  • Manure fertilizer is important in enhancing the Nitrospira Shannon and Chao1 index resistance. (frontiersin.org)
  • Livestock farmers are looking for ways to reduce the incidence of nitrogen leaching into groundwater from manure. (msu.edu)
  • Applying manure to land that has a cover crop is another practice that can help with nitrogen management. (msu.edu)
  • 2. Animal Manure: Animal waste, such as manure, is an organic source of nitrogen used in fertilizers. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Manure is often used as a natural fertilizer, as it provides not only nitrogen but also other essential nutrients for plant growth. (virtualtourist.com)
  • A4: Yes, organic sources like animal manure and nitrogen-fixing cover crops can provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Why are manure and fertilizers used in fields? (tutorialspoint.com)
  • Nitrogen isotopes showed no significant enrichment in 15N (δ15N range from +1.1 to +4.6‰ in counterfeits and from +2.5 to +3.3‰ in genuine tobaccos) as might be expected from a sewage or manure source of nitrate, and a mineral phosphate source is considered the more likely source of metals. (who.int)
Soil20
  • Sediment and Soil your body each day leaves in the urine from fertilizer runoff, animal waste, the same day it enters your body. (cdc.gov)
  • For this reason, leaf samples of some winter vegetables, namely spinach, cabbage, leek and lettuce collected from each field were analysed for nitrate, and the soil samples taken from a depth of 0-20 cm depth of each sampling field were analysed for nitrate content and texture. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • According to the results of this study, different nitrate levels (910-2360 mg/kg in spinach, 945-1785 mg/kg in cabbage, 750-1947 mg/kg in leek, 1401-2202 mg/kg in lettuce) were determined depending on soil texture and nitrogen fertilizer used by farmers. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • They essentially reactivated long-dormant nitrogen-producing capabilities that already exist in soil microbes' DNA. (forbes.com)
  • Nitrate runoff and nitrogen use efficiency are some of the preeminent issues facing agriculture," said Sanguinet, associate professor in WSU's Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If you can understand the genetic mechanisms that control nitrate uptake and signaling, as well as how plants can better use nitrate, it's advantageous for agriculture, soil, water, fertilizer application and the entire nitrogen cycle. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The study, published in the journal New Phytologist, found that the BUZZ gene adjusts root growth -- both the rate and lateral root initiation -- in response to the nitrate concentration in nearby soil. (sciencedaily.com)
  • However, very limited information is available on how fertilizer regimes affect the distribution of nitrite oxidizers, which are involved in the second step of nitrification, across aggregate size classes in soil. (frontiersin.org)
  • However, the soil aggregate fractions had no impact on that alpha-diversity of Nitrobacter and Nitrospira under the fertilizer treatment. (frontiersin.org)
  • Principal co-ordinate analysis revealed that Nitrobacter - and Nitrospira -like NOB communities under four fertilizer regimes were differentiated from each other, but soil aggregate fractions had less effect on the nitrite oxidizers community. (frontiersin.org)
  • The high lime content of the fertilizer considerably improves the fertility of the soil, and therefore increases the growth and yield of the plants. (helmag.com)
  • In the spring, cover crop biomass, nitrogen content of the cover crop, and soil nitrate was checked. (msu.edu)
  • At most sites, the spring rye growth did well with soil nitrate reduced under the cover crop. (msu.edu)
  • 4. Crop Rotation and Cover Crops: Rotating crops and planting cover crops can help improve soil fertility by increasing the nitrogen content. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Leguminous cover crops, such as alfalfa or red clover, have the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, enriching the soil for future crops. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Q7: How does nitrogen get into the soil? (virtualtourist.com)
  • A7: Nitrogen enters the soil through various processes, including nitrogen fixation, decomposition of organic matter, and application of nitrogen-based fertilizers. (virtualtourist.com)
  • Q8: Can nitrogen be lost from the soil? (virtualtourist.com)
  • A8: Yes, nitrogen can be lost from the soil through leaching, denitrification, and volatilization, which can decrease its availability for plants. (virtualtourist.com)
  • A9: Yes, excessive nitrogen can lead to an imbalance in soil nutrients, causing nutrient deficiencies or toxicity in plants. (virtualtourist.com)
Uptake1
  • Rye growth and nitrogen uptake were greater in southern Minnesota rather than central Minnesota. (msu.edu)
Toxicokinetics of nitrate2
  • toxicokinetics of nitrate or nitrite nitrate or nitrite exposure because these those particularly high in nitrate include following inhalation or dermal exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, the assessment of the health risk of nitrate to humans should encompass the toxicity of both nitrite and N-nitroso compounds, and the animal species used for safety evaluation should be closely related to humans with respect to the toxicokinetics of nitrate and the conversion of nitrate to nitrite. (inchem.org)
Crops7
  • It was a big idea-synthetic fertilizers are notoriously bad for the environment, but farmers rely on them to keep their crops growing reliably and their yields up-and one that had eluded scientists for decades. (forbes.com)
  • Fast forward a decade, and the Berkeley, California-based company has tens of millions in revenue (Temme declines to be specific) for microbial products that can replace synthetic fertilizers on the big cereal crops, including corn and wheat. (forbes.com)
  • Crops use only a portion of the synthetic nitrogen that's applied as a fertlizer, while some of what remains is emitted as nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide. (forbes.com)
  • Nitrates are also used in fertilizers that can pollute the environment as runoff, and this genetic discovery could ultimately help plant scientists find ways to grow crops more sustainably. (sciencedaily.com)
  • These crops are vital to feeding the world's population, so a gene that could boost their ability to find and use nitrate could have a large impact. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Cover crops proved to be effective in reducing NO3-N loading through tile-drainage across the spectrum of common nitrogen fertilizer management systems. (msu.edu)
  • Fertilizers and manures are used in the field to provide the required nutrients to the crops. (tutorialspoint.com)
Contamination4
  • Consequently, nitrate contamination in Nebraska's groundwater continues to occur from leaching through the vadose zone. (unl.edu)
  • Understanding the occurrence of nitrate in the Nebraska's groundwater system and the protection of groundwater from contamination is among the challenges in the conservation of Nebraska's drinking water resources. (unl.edu)
  • The results of assessing costs of nitrate contamination in domestic wells indicated that a reverse osmosis Point-of-Use (POU) treatment is the option with the lowest costs for a household, but the biological denitrification Point-of-Entry (POE) treatment system is most likely to be suitable with lower treatment costs for a community. (unl.edu)
  • Persons exposed only to nitrogen oxide gases do not pose substantial secondary contamination risks. (cdc.gov)
Nutrients3
  • Among the essential nutrients required by plants, nitrogen is a key component in various fertilizers. (virtualtourist.com)
  • 2) A small amount of fertilizer is sufficient to provide the required nutrients to the plants. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • The increased demand for fertiliser mixtures can also be attributed to the ability of the fertiliser to supply numerous nutrients essential to crop growth and to increase crop yield. (visiongain.com)
Source of nitrogen2
  • The gene, dubbed 'BUZZ,' causes faster-growing, denser webs of roots and may also determine how plants find and use nitrates, a prime source of nitrogen essential to plant growth. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Identified by a team led by Washington State University researcher Karen Sanguinet, the gene, dubbed "BUZZ," causes faster-growing, denser webs of roots and may also determine how plants find and use nitrates, a prime source of nitrogen essential to plant growth. (sciencedaily.com)
Runoff1
  • CAS# 14797-65-0 runoff, animal waste, and/or nitrate- the body. (cdc.gov)
Nitric acid1
  • Trace metal impurities most likely cause nitrogen oxides to form in nitric acid and its solutions. (cdc.gov)
Mixtures9
  • Fertilizer Mixtures Market - Our new market research study shows trends, developments, progress in R&D and forecast revenue till 2031. (visiongain.com)
  • What are the key factors to reshaping the growth of the Fertilizer Mixtures market? (visiongain.com)
  • What value propositions should businesses aim at while making new research and development funding in the Fertilizer Mixtures market? (visiongain.com)
  • A treatment known as granulation has been developed to overcome segregation aiKl which improves the durability of fertiliser mixtures. (visiongain.com)
  • What factors could lead to an expansion of the Fertilizer Mixtures market? (visiongain.com)
  • Due to increasing consumption of food, the global market for fertiliser mixtures is expected to grow significantly in the next seven years. (visiongain.com)
  • Growing population, increased health concerns, increased availability income and changing food patterns are the main drivers of food demand and are expected to increase subsequent demand for fertiliser mixtures. (visiongain.com)
  • Visiongain report helps you to get a thorough understanding of the factors behind the demand driving drivers of various Fertilizer Mixtures segments in the world's top expenditure countries and identify their opportunities. (visiongain.com)
  • Synonyms for mixtures of nitrogen oxides include nitrogen fumes and nitrous fumes. (cdc.gov)
Dioxide9
  • Full shift samples for nitrogen-dioxide (10102440) (NO2) and nitric-oxide (10102439) were collected. (cdc.gov)
  • Synonyms for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) include dinitrogen tetroxide, nitrogen peroxide, nitrogen tetroxide, and NTO. (cdc.gov)
  • On contact with moisture, nitrogen dioxide forms a mixture of nitric and nitrous acids. (cdc.gov)
  • The mixture includes nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), nitrogen trioxide (N 2 O 3 ), nitrogen tetroxide (N 2 O 4 ), and nitrogen pentoxide (N 2 O 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrogen dioxide is a colorless to brown liquid at room temperature and a reddish-brown gas above 70°F poorly soluble in water. (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrogen dioxide is heavier than air, such that exposure in poorly ventilated, enclosed, or low-lying areas can result in asphyxiation. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, they may be exposed to higher levels of nitrogen dioxide than adults in the same location because of their short stature and the higher levels of nitrogen dioxide found nearer to the ground. (cdc.gov)
  • Both nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide are gases at room temperature. (cdc.gov)
  • However, nitrogen dioxide exists as a liquid below 21°C and, if ingested, will cause gastrointestinal irritation or burns. (cdc.gov)
Calcium nitrate8
  • Calcium nitrate is produced in a granulated form and is mostly used as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Calcium nitrate is also used for in manufacturing concrete, explosives, and wastewater treatment chemicals. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • The global calcium nitrate market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, APAC (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South and Central America (SAM). (researchandmarkets.com)
  • North America is the second-largest contributor to the global calcium nitrate market. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • India, Japan, and China are among the major markets for calcium nitrate in the region. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • The size of overall global calcium nitrate market has been derived using both primary and secondary source. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • The participants of this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers-along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders-specializing in the calcium nitrate market. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • Features key findings and crucial progressive industry trends in the global calcium nitrate market, thereby allowing players to develop effective long-term strategies. (researchandmarkets.com)
Nitrite11
  • contain sodium nitrate and/or sodium eating food that contain these however, this effect is not specific to nitrite as preservatives and can be a compounds. (cdc.gov)
  • Some of the nitrate in your body moves and/or sodium nitrite. (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrate and nitrite are widely distributed for air levels nitrate or nitrite in the sites may result in overexposure to in the body. (cdc.gov)
  • Profile for Nitrate and Nitrite. (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrate and nitrite are naturally occurring of concern for the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • They are part of the earth's Oral exposure is the dominant route of duration (how long), and the cause methemoglobinemia, a change to nitrogen cycle, whereby some nitrogen exposure for the general population hemoglobin that decreases its ability to gas in air is converted to nitrite and through ingestion of a normal diet. (cdc.gov)
  • for nitrate or nitrite. (cdc.gov)
  • However, it was aware that nitrite is formed in the human body by reduction of nitrate and that N-nitroso compounds can also be formed from nitrite and N-nitrosatable compounds under certain conditions. (inchem.org)
  • Furthermore, in the toxicological evaluation of nitrate, it should be considered in conjunction with nitrite and potential endogenously formed N-nitroso compounds. (inchem.org)
  • In the dog, in addition to strong salivary secretion, large quantities of nitrate were excreted in the bile following i.v. administration of nitrite, thus confirming this pathway of excretion as well as oxidation of nitrite in vivo (Walker, in press). (inchem.org)
  • catalyzed by nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB) which can convert nitrite to nitrate ( Prosser, 1989 ). (frontiersin.org)
Sodium2
  • At the sixth meeting, an ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw, expressed as sodium nitrate, was allocated. (inchem.org)
  • This ADI was based on a NOEL for sodium nitrate of 500 mg/kg bw/day derived from a long-term toxicity study in rats and a short-term toxicity study in dogs together with a safety factor of 100. (inchem.org)
Phosphate Fertilizer1
  • Cyanobacteria density, measured by phycocyanin, did not demonstrate increased growth with the addition of phosphate fertilizer alone. (cdc.gov)
Organic3
Potash1
  • Both Russia and Belarus provide nearly 40 percent of the global exports of potash, a key fertilizer ingredient. (naturalnews.com)
Agricultural2
  • The combination of hydrogeochemical, isotopic, statistical, and GIS approaches demonstrates that the salinity and the groundwater composition are largely controlled by the water-rock interaction particularly the dissolution of evaporate minerals and the ion exchange process, the return flow of the irrigation water, agricultural fertilizers, and finally saltwater intrusion which started before 1980 and which is partially mitigated by the artificial recharge since 1993. (hindawi.com)
  • Fertilizers play a vital role in promoting healthy plant growth and increasing agricultural productivity. (virtualtourist.com)
Toxicity2
  • The Committee noted that nitrate per se can generally be considered to be of relatively low toxicity. (inchem.org)
  • The toxicity of nitrous oxide (N 2 O) or laughing gas, which is used as an anesthetic, is different from that of the other nitrogen oxides and is not discussed in this protocol. (cdc.gov)
Levels of nitrogen2
  • With Pivot Bio, Temme and Tamsir reverse-engineered the DNA in microbes in the crop's root microbiome, allowing the reprogrammed microbes to sense the nutrient needs of the crop and produce the right levels of nitrogen for them. (forbes.com)
  • Children exposed to the same levels of nitrogen oxides as adults may receive larger doses because they have greater lung surface area:body weight ratios and increased minute volumes:weight ratios. (cdc.gov)
Synthetic fertilizers2
  • K arsten Temme was a grad student in bio-engineering at the University of California, San Francisco, when he started researching how plants might self fertilize with nitrogen, getting rid of the need for synthetic fertilizers. (forbes.com)
  • Some $60 billion of synthetic chemical fertilizers are sold each year to farm corn, wheat and rice, and those synthetic fertilizers contribute 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to Pivot Bio, making them a significant factor in climate change. (forbes.com)
Growth7
  • The compound is applied in the form of fertilizers to aid in plant cell growth as well as to neutralize acids to detoxify the crop. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • The nitrates then lead to growth of algal blooms and toxic blue green algae. (greenpeace.org)
  • Q1: Why is nitrogen important for plant growth? (virtualtourist.com)
  • A1: Nitrogen is a vital nutrient required for various plant processes, including photosynthesis, protein synthesis, and overall growth and development. (virtualtourist.com)
  • A2: Nitrogen promotes healthy leaf and stem growth, enhances chlorophyll production, and stimulates root development, leading to increased productivity and higher crop yields. (virtualtourist.com)
  • A3: While synthetic nitrogen fertilizers can enhance plant growth, excessive use can lead to environmental issues like water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. (virtualtourist.com)
  • With the aid of a fertiliser mixture, another factor contributing to significant market growth, the residual plant acidity can also be reduced, and this increase is expected to continue in the coming seven years. (visiongain.com)
Atmospheric nitrogen2
  • However, atmospheric nitrogen cannot be directly utilized by plants. (virtualtourist.com)
  • 3. Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria: Certain bacteria, known as nitrogen-fixing bacteria, have the ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants. (virtualtourist.com)
Irrigation3
  • The production efficiency and quality of tomatoes is affected by the mode of irrigation and the nitrogen forms. (mdpi.com)
  • This study explored the impacts of different irrigation regimes, nitrogen forms, and their coupled effects on tomato production. (mdpi.com)
  • Using RZWQM2 to examine the BMPs and climatic scenarios, the results indicated that the conversion of gravity to sprinkler irrigation can reduce nitrate-N losses to groundwater. (unl.edu)
Metric Tons1
Water9
  • The geometric mean level of urinary streams and ground water in the and Disease Registry common (e.g., farming, greenhouse nitrate was 46.3 mg/L (2007-2008). (cdc.gov)
  • nitrate-contaminated drinking water. (cdc.gov)
  • Nitrates in drinking water have been linked to an increased rate of bowel cancer-which is worrying, given that New Zealand has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancers in the world. (greenpeace.org)
  • Aucklanders have to pay millions to have all the algae (etc) removed from the water before it's safe to drink-though it is impossible to remove the nitrates themselves. (greenpeace.org)
  • Tests for nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), odours, total coliform (the most important test), aerobic and sulphate reducing bacteria can be performed with minimal equipment and cost and provide accurate information on the state of the well water. (lifewater.ca)
  • While the water is still flowing, immerse a nitrate test strip in the stream for one second and withdraw the strip and allow the colour to develop for 60 seconds. (lifewater.ca)
  • MSU Orchid Fertilizer Version is recommended for use with reverse osmosis (RO), rain or tap water low in alkalinity. (repotme.com)
  • 1) Fertilizers are water-soluble and are hence readily absorbed by the plants. (tutorialspoint.com)
  • People safely come in contact with water every day through drinking tural areas have moderate and eating, bathing, participating in recreational activities, and inhaling to high risk of nitrate water vapor or mist. (cdc.gov)
Inhalation1
  • The primary route of exposure to nitrogen oxides is by inhalation, but exposure by any route can cause systemic effects. (cdc.gov)
Exports1
  • Experts have warned that fertilizer prices may double as a result of Russia's ban on fertilizer exports. (naturalnews.com)
Emissions1
  • CF Industries Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells hydrogen and nitrogen products for energy, fertilizer, emissions abatement, and other industrial activities worldwide. (yahoo.com)
Crop production1
Urine1
  • Nitrate pollution from dairying comes from both cow urine and faeces, and synthetic nitrogen fertiliser. (greenpeace.org)
Groundwater1
  • Splitting nitrogen fertilizer application can reduce nitrate-N losses to groundwater. (unl.edu)
Compounds1
  • Nitrogen oxides form naturally during the oxidation of nitrogen-containing compounds such as coal, diesel fuel, and silage. (cdc.gov)
Occurs1
  • In addition to the saliva, secretion of nitrate occurs at other sites in the GI tract leading to reduction by the gut flora. (inchem.org)
Chemicals1
  • Nitrogen oxides are intermediates in the production of lacquers, dyes, and other chemicals and are important components of photo-oxidant smog. (cdc.gov)
Increase crop yield1
Farmers2
  • Its latest version for corn, called Pivot Bio Proven 40, enables farmers to replace up to 40 pounds per acre of synthetic nitrogen, almost double that of the company's inaugural product. (forbes.com)
  • Co-ops and wholesalers sell large quantities of fertilizers to farmers and retail outlets and depend on Argus price assessments and market data, including transportation and logistical information. (argusmedia.com)
Vegetables4
  • The main object of this study was to observe the effect of regional N-fertilizer applications on the nitrate accumulation of some winter vegetables grown on farmer's fields located at different parts of the Tokat region. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • It was also found that the nitrate content of vegetables was increased with increasing regional nitrogen use, especially in the form of nitrate. (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • The nitrate contents of many vegetables were usually found to be less than the critical levels (FAO and WHO reports have recommended a level of less than 2000 mg nitrate for per 60 kg body weight of humanbeigns). (tubitak.gov.tr)
  • The findings obtained from this study generally showed that there were no significant nitrate accumulation problems in the winter vegetables grown in this region. (tubitak.gov.tr)
Hydrogen1
  • Natural gas as a hydrogen source leading to nitrogen production is even more uncertain. (blogspot.com)
Absorption1
  • Ingested nitrate is rapidly absorbed from the rat upper small intestine with little if any absorption from the stomach and lower intestine (terminal ileum, caecum and proximal colon). (inchem.org)
Spinach1
  • The nitrate values of 2059, 2230, 2250, 2255 and 2360 mg/kg in spinach and 2155, 2156, 2178 and 2202 mg/kg in lettuce were found to be higher than the critical levels reccomended by WHO and FAO. (tubitak.gov.tr)
Grasses1
  • Frequency and diversity of nitrate reductase genes among nitrate-dissimilating Pseudomonas in the rhizosphere of perennial grasses grown in field conditions. (unine.ch)
Production3
  • The nitrogen component also contributes to protein production, more specifically, to leaf development. (researchandmarkets.com)
  • For a product made by combining phosphate rock and the scale of the nitrogen waste that has not been produced, the term 'wet basic goods' applies, as is the case in superphosphate production, to hair, leather and feathers and sulphuric acid combination. (visiongain.com)
  • Nitrogen oxides are also formed during arc welding, electroplating, engraving, dynamite blasting, as components of rocket fuel, and nitration reactions such as in the production of nitro-explosives, including gun-cotton, dynamite and TNT. (cdc.gov)
Include1
  • Synonyms for nitric oxide (NO) include mononitrogen monoxide and nitrogen monoxide. (cdc.gov)
Agriculture1
Application1
  • Trace element patterns suggest that over-application of fertilizers (phosphate and/or nitrate) is the most likely cause. (who.int)
Pose1
Plants9