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Agriculture · Q443

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 443

Q443

. . . . . . . . % of Nitrogen is present in CAN.

A.
46
B.
20.6
C.
25
Answer
D.
81.5

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
25% of Nitrogen is present in CAN.
CAN is a solid nitrate-based fertilizer, usually applied on acidic soils. It is obtained by the combination of Ammonium Nitrate solution with a source of calcium (limestone). CAN has a 25 to 28% Nitrogen content.
CAN is a nitrogen fertilizer that contains equal parts of fast-acting nitrate-nitrogen and longer-lasting ammonium-nitrogen. This ensures a more continuous nitrogen supply to the crop and thus better efficiency of use and also makes it suitable for unseasonal application during summer or winter.