Inorganic Fertilizers: Nitrogen & Organic Nitrogen

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Commercial inorganic fertilizers primarily contain nitrogen sources such as ammonium nitrate, which is recognized for its rich nitrogen supply. Urea, while a nitrogen source, is classified as an organic substance and thus does not fall under the category of inorganic fertilizers. The discussion highlights the role of bacterial flora in processing these nitrogen compounds to synthesize necessary nitrogenous compounds. Additionally, it references the urea cycle from biochemistry, noting the production of fumaric acid, which is also involved in the Krebs cycle, illustrating the interconnectedness of nitrogenous compounds with other physiologically active substances.
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In commercial inorganic fertilizers, I know that nitrogen is included in it like urea and nitrate ions, but organic nitrogen is not included in it, right?

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Urea is an organic substance; so it can't be regarded as an inorganic fertilizer. Inorganic fertilizers include ammonium nitrate as a rich nitrogen supply. Bacterial flora can deal with this compound to synthesize the required nitrogeneous compounds. I remember the "urea cycle" in my biochemistry lessons; in there, fumaric acid is also produced. Fumaric acid is also present in Krebs' cycle, giving malic acid from succinic acid. I mean that nitrogeneous compounds can combine with some physiologically active compounds to give the required chemicals.
 
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