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Agriculture · Q50

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 50

Q50

CAN is mainly useful as which type of fertilizer application?

A.
Basal
B.
Top dressing
Answer
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
CAN is calcium ammonium nitrate, also known as nitro-limestone or nitrochalk. It is a widely used inorganic fertilizer, accounting for 4% of all nitrogen fertilizers used.
It is hygroscopic, and its dissolution in water is endothermic. It accounts for roughly 8% calcium and 21 - 27 % nitrogen. It is preferred for use on acidic soils. it is mainly useful as a Top dressing for fertilizer application.