Inorganic Fertilizers: Nitrogen & Organic Nitrogen

[Soaring Crane]

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?

Thanks.

 

[chem_tr]

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.

 

[ravenprp]

Yes, that is correct. In commercial inorganic fertilizers, nitrogen is typically present in the form of urea and nitrate ions, which are derived from synthetic sources. These forms of nitrogen are readily available for plants to absorb and use for growth and development. On the other hand, organic nitrogen, which is derived from natural sources such as animal manure or compost, is not typically included in commercial inorganic fertilizers. While organic nitrogen can provide many benefits to soil health, it is not as immediately available for plant uptake as inorganic nitrogen. Therefore, inorganic fertilizers are often used for their quick-release and high concentration of nitrogen, while organic fertilizers are used for their slower release and long-term soil-building properties.