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Write down two advantages of fertilizer over manure.

Advantages of fertilizer over manure:

(i) Fertilizers are very rich in plant nutrient whereas manure contains small amounts of essential plant nutrients.


(ii) Fertilizers are soluble in water whereas manure is not soluble in water.


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