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Phosphate Fertilizer -Mussoriephos |
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| Importance of the Fertilizer | Mussoriephos is rock phosphate mined from Mussorie. The phosphorous present is insoluble in water. So in acidic soils it slowly releases Phosphorous and reduces the losses. |
| Amount of Available Nutrients | Mussoriephos contains 18-20% phosphorous. |
| Compatibility in fertilizer mixtures | Mussoriephos is not compatible with Ammonium Phosphate and Super phosphate |
| Reaction of the Fertilizer in Soil | Mussooriephos in reaction with acidic soils convert tricalcium phosphate in the rock phosphate to plant available monocalcium form. |
| Situations where Recommended | Mussoriephos is recommended in acidic soils. For perennial crops like rubber, oil palm, coffee, tea, cardamom etc. phosphorus in the form of rock phosphate can be applied. |
| References | 1. Yawalkar, K. S., Agarwal, J. P., and Bokde, S., (1996) Manures and Fertilizers, Agri-Horticultural Publishing House, Nagpur |