Fertilizers are substances that are added to soil in order to provide plants with the essential nutrients that are required for their healthy growth and development. Fertilizers can be organic, such as manure and compost, or inorganic, such as synthetic fertilizers. They are composed of minerals, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for plant growth. Fertilizers provide the soil with increased levels of these essential nutrients, allowing plants to absorb them more easily and ensuring they are able to grow and flourish. Fertilizers can also help to improve the soil's ability to retain moisture and improve its structure and texture. When used in the right amounts, fertilizers can help to improve crop yield, soil fertility, and the overall health of the environment.
Title : Preventing/minimizing development of resistance in fungal plant pathogens to fungicides
Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Mycorrhizae and their role in climate resilience in agricultural systems
Mary Cole, The University of Melbourne, Australia