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An approach aiming at increasing nutrient use efficiency and reducing environmental damage by means of sophisticated fertilizers or fertilization practices is presented. The following main factors affecting use efficiency and pollution are considered: — economic aspects of nutrient losses; — stress conditions imposed on plants at different growth stages; — stress imposed by deficiencies originating from poor fertilization management; — environmental factors affecting plant nutrients interactions; — accumulation of pollutants in the environment or in plants; and — soil degradation induced by improper fertilization. Measures that offer a control over the factors listed above are addressed: — synchronization of nutrients supply with their demand (controlled supply); — provision of beneficial nutrient compositions based on synergistic effects in the rhizosphere or in plant tissues. Matching nutrient supply with plant demand and provision of predetermined ‘beneficial’ compositions by means of controlled or slow release fertilizers (CRF’s or SRF’s) or by applying ammonium rich fertilizers amended with nitrification inhibitors (NI’s) is addressed. Basic questions related to development of such fertilizers and the need to assess criteria and guidelines for that purpose are emphasized.
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Shaviv, A. (1993). Controlled supply of fertilizers for increasing use efficiency and reducing environmental damage. In: Fragoso, M.A.C., Van Beusichem, M.L., Houwers, A. (eds) Optimization of Plant Nutrition. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, vol 53. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2496-8_101
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