FPA 200 WEEK 10

DATE : 7 JUNE 2024

WEEK : 10

6.20 a.m - 7.00 a.m

Students gather at the rollcall site. Cr takes the attendance of the students and we do exercise to warm up.

7.00 a.m - 8.00 a.m

All students are asked to gather at the agrotech site. Apart from that, students also sang negaraku, wawasan warga uitm and the planters song.

8.00 a.m - 8.30 a.m

students take equipment to take to the durian plot and listened to lecterur briefing

8.30 a.m - 10.00 a.m

students do the work given by the lecturer

INFORMATION OF FERTILIZER

Fertilizers are substances added to soil or plants to supply essential nutrients that promote growth and increase yield. They can be organic or synthetic and are commonly used in agriculture to enhance soil fertility and improve plant health. Essential nutrients found in fertilizers include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, and trace elements like iron, zinc, copper, and manganese. Different plants have varying nutrient requirements, so fertilizers are often tailored to specific crops or soil conditions. However, excessive or improper use of fertilizers can lead to environmental problems such as water pollution and soil degradation. Therefore, proper application and management of fertilizers are crucial for sustainable agriculture.

Fertilizers serve several important functions in agriculture and plant cultivation:

Provide Nutrients: Fertilizers supply essential nutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), which are crucial for plant growth and development. These nutrients are often deficient in soil, especially in intensive agricultural systems, and need to be supplemented through fertilization.
Enhance Soil Fertility: Fertilizers help replenish soil fertility by replacing nutrients that are removed from the soil through plant uptake, erosion, leaching, or other processes. This ensures that the soil remains productive and can support healthy plant growth over successive cropping seasons.
Promote Growth and Yield: By supplying necessary nutrients, fertilizers stimulate plant growth and increase crop yields. Adequate nutrient availability encourages optimal plant development, leading to larger and healthier plants with higher yields.