Inorganic fertilizers, also known as artificial, synthetic, or chemical fertilizers, are manufactured from minerals such as petroleum or minerals mined from the earth. They are specifically formulated to provide essential nutrients to plants. Inorganic fertilizers play a crucial role in the agriculture industry. Inorganic fertilizers are of two major types: 1. Simple or straight 2. Compound Complex or Mixed Simple or Straight Fertilizers Simple or straight fertilizers are produced to supply only one of the major nutrient elements to plants, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) or Potassium (K). A fertilizer containing nitrogen is referred to as a Nitrogen or Nitrogenous Fertilizer, one containing phosphorus is referred to as a Phosphorus or Phosphatic Fertilizer, and one containing potassium is referred to as a Potassium or Potassic Fertilizer. Nitrogen or Nitrogenous Fertilizers Types of nitrogenous fertilizers includ...