The document discusses the use of seaweed as an organic fertilizer alternative to chemical fertilizers. It notes that while chemical fertilizers only provide the basic nutrients of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, they also kill other beneficial soil nutrients and can introduce harmful chemicals and bacteria. In contrast, seaweed fertilizer provides over 70 minerals and vitamins that promote healthy plant and soil growth. It is rich in nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that strengthen plants' roots and reduce disease. Seaweed also has environmental benefits as it reduces water pollution by absorbing nitrogen runoff. The document concludes that using seaweed fertilizer can decrease diseases and pollution while benefiting both plants and humans.
The document discusses the use of seaweed as an organic fertilizer alternative to chemical fertilizers. It notes that while chemical fertilizers only provide the basic nutrients of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, they also kill other beneficial soil nutrients and can introduce harmful chemicals and bacteria. In contrast, seaweed fertilizer provides over 70 minerals and vitamins that promote healthy plant and soil growth. It is rich in nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that strengthen plants' roots and reduce disease. Seaweed also has environmental benefits as it reduces water pollution by absorbing nitrogen runoff. The document concludes that using seaweed fertilizer can decrease diseases and pollution while benefiting both plants and humans.
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This paper explains the use of seaweed fertilizer on plants.
The document discusses the use of seaweed as an organic fertilizer alternative to chemical fertilizers. It notes that while chemical fertilizers only provide the basic nutrients of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, they also kill other beneficial soil nutrients and can introduce harmful chemicals and bacteria. In contrast, seaweed fertilizer provides over 70 minerals and vitamins that promote healthy plant and soil growth. It is rich in nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that strengthen plants' roots and reduce disease. Seaweed also has environmental benefits as it reduces water pollution by absorbing nitrogen runoff. The document concludes that using seaweed fertilizer can decrease diseases and pollution while benefiting both plants and humans.
The document discusses the use of seaweed as an organic fertilizer alternative to chemical fertilizers. It notes that while chemical fertilizers only provide the basic nutrients of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, they also kill other beneficial soil nutrients and can introduce harmful chemicals and bacteria. In contrast, seaweed fertilizer provides over 70 minerals and vitamins that promote healthy plant and soil growth. It is rich in nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that strengthen plants' roots and reduce disease. Seaweed also has environmental benefits as it reduces water pollution by absorbing nitrogen runoff. The document concludes that using seaweed fertilizer can decrease diseases and pollution while benefiting both plants and humans.
r popularly Modern day farming has suggested the use of synthetic fertilizers o
known as chemical fertilizers which input nutrients into the soil in order to help a plant’s
growth, but the real question is, are these fertilizers really useful and efficient in helping
plants grow healthier? According to Thomas Corriher (2009), these chemical fertilizers
only help store the basic needs of the plant which are nitrogen, potassium, and
phosphorus, but it kills other natural nutrients found in the soil which can transform
nitrogen from the air into a healthy substance useful for plants and can help a plant’s
growth and keep the environment healthy.
Not only does this kill natural nutrients of the soil, but it also brings unwanted
chemicals and bacteria in plants that get harvested and sold in different markets all over
the world. People tend to buy these and have caused them diseases and sicknesses.
As of different kinds of sicknesses, and diseases, Corriher (2009) discussed that:
Omega-3 oils are one of many nutrients which are rapidly declining in our foods.
A lack of omega-3’s is known to lead to heart disease, cancers, mental disorders
such as attention deficit order, and Alzheimer’s disease… These conditions were
rare and merely occurred in society’s most elderly.
Another reason behind our nutritional deficiencies is that fruits and vegetables
are now being picked prematurely. For instance, non-organic tomatoes are now
being made to look red using synthetic ethylene instead of sunlight. (¶ 3, 4)
This group has opted to test organic substances which may not only help in a
plant’s growth, but in a person’s health, and the environment’s safety as well. Multiple researches have been done on organic materials which can be used and has been
successful on finding an alternative which is seaweed.
Seaweed is an edible marine plant which has high content in vitamins and
minerals such as vitamins A and C, potassium, iron, and many more. Seaweed is most
commonly being used in sushi, salads, and a large proportion of Japanese food. Not
only does this have a good effect on human’s health, but on a plant’s growth as well.
Marion Owen (n.d.) claims that “Every natural element known to man exists in the
ocean…Seaweed, which concentrates these elements in its tissues, in turn provides
plants with more than 70 minerals, vitamins and enzymes.” She further explains that the
best way to grow healthy plants is to get a good and fertile soil by using organic fertilizer
and seaweed is one of them.
As said in the previous paragraph, seaweed has a large content of vitamins and
minerals and can affect a plant’s growth in many ways. As stated by Lisa Chinn (n.d.),
seaweed contains nitrogen which is necessary for the growth of plants. It affects a plant
in a way that it grows larger which means a healthy plant is coming your way. Chinn
further discusses that seaweed also contains phosphorus which strengthens a plant’s
root system. Seaweed lessens the possibilities of plant roots having root rots for it
improves soil texture.
With seaweed affecting a plant’s growth in a good way, people can also benefit
from eating it. According to researchers, seaweed contains vitamin K which helps in
sending signals in certain parts of the body to create blood clots when there is an injury. It also contains calcium which helps strengthen the bones and teeth in the human body,
and iron which allows us to have enough energy in our day-to-day activities.
Seaweed does not only affect a plant’s growth, and a human’s body but the
environment as well. Based on studies done by Leon Harris (n.d.), unlike chemical
fertilizers, seaweed has no chemicals whatsoever which can help lessen water pollution
by absorbing nitrogen levels from run-offs which goes into the water supply. In a way,
this can lessen pollution done on the environment.
The main project of the group is to look for an organic fertilizer which can not only
benefit a plant’s growth, but a person’s health, and the environment as well and
seaweed is one of them. If it was to be used more especially in large-scale farming,
then it would most likely decrease diseases and man-made pollution. Seaweed should
be promoted more in order to lessen the selling of chemical fertilizers in order to save
ourselves, and the future ahead of us.
Sources:
Chinn, L. (n.d.). SFGate: The effects of seaweed fertilizer on the growth of plants.
(Agriculture Issues and Policies) Arn T. Danforth, Arn T. Danforth-Corn Crop Production - Growth, Fertilization and Yield-Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (2011) PDF
(Agriculture Issues and Policies) Arn T. Danforth, Arn T. Danforth-Corn Crop Production - Growth, Fertilization and Yield-Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (2011) PDF
