Chapter 35 - Plant Nutrition - 35.3 - Soil Structure Affects Plant Nutrition - 35.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 756: 3

Organic fertilizers often contain microorganisms that help break down organic molecules into pieces that are easily absorbed by plants. Organic fertilizers include compost and manure, which offers a supplement of nitrogen. Fertilizers can bring nutrients to plants much quicker than weathering. Inorganic fertilizers don't contain microorganisms or decaying compost, instead supplementing plants with ions and small inorganic compounds.

Organic fertilizers often contain microorganisms that help break down organic molecules into pieces that are easily absorbed by plants. Organic fertilizers include compost and manure, which offers a supplement of nitrogen. Fertilizers can bring nutrients to plants much quicker than weathering. Inorganic fertilizers don't contain microorganisms or decaying compost, instead supplementing plants with ions and small inorganic compounds.