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Agriculture · Q719

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 719

Q719

CAN is a/an

A.
Nitrate fertiliser
B.
Ammonium fertiliser
C.
Both A and B
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
CAN is a nitrogen fertilizer that contains equal parts of fast-acting nitrate-nitrogen and longer-lasting ammonium-nitrogen. Fertilizer grade CAN contain roughly 8% calcium and 21 - 27% nitrogen.
CAN is both Nitrate as well as ammonium fertilizer. It is preferred for use on acid soils.