Over application of chemical fertilizers usually results in economic and environmental losses. Plant tissues becomes soft and vulnerable to diseases and pathogen due to overuse of chemical fertilizers. Increased rate of soil organic matter decomposition resulting in soil degradation might happen because of use of chemical fertilizers . Major drawback is loss of nutrients that are applied through different chemical reactions. Use of nitrogen fertilizers in an excess amount resulted in release of green house gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in the atmosphere. When chemical fertilizers are used for a long duration , the trace nutrients present in the soil gets depleted and soil gets damaged.
What are the disadvantages of use of chemical fertilizers ?
