Urea is a highly concentrated white, crystalline, or prilled nitrogenous fertilizer containing 46% nitrogen, making it the most widely used dry fertilizer for promoting rapid plant growth and increasing crop yields. It is a water-soluble synthetic organic compound (

) derived from ammonia, essential for chlorophyll production and photosynthesis.

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Key Aspects of Urea Fertilizer:

- High Nitrogen Content: With 46% nitrogen (
  
  ), it has the highest nitrogen concentration among solid nitrogenous fertilizers, resulting in low transport costs per unit of nutrient.
- Mode of Action: When applied to soil, urea breaks down into ammonium ions, which are taken up by plants
  . It is often applied as a top-dressing to standing crops or incorporated into the soil during sowing
  
  .

Types: Available in prilled (small granules) and granular forms, both of which are highly soluble.

Application Methods: Can be applied to the soil directly, used in fertigation, or applied as a foliar spray.

Management Considerations: Because it can cause ammonia loss to the atmosphere (volatility) or burn seedlings, it is often incorporated into the soil rather than left on the surface.

Environmental Impact: While effective, its improper or excessive use can lead to environmental pollution through runoff and nitrogen loss.
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Urea is not only used for agriculture but also in industrial applications, such as the production of plastics, and as a supplement for cattle feed.

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SIZE	45kg

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