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German-Dutch chemist who developed the first mineral fertilizer. Fertilizer composition of saltpeter, lime, phosphoric acid, nitrogen, potash.
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Organic chemist who discovered that plants need mineral element such as Nitrogen and Phosphorus for optimal growth of plants. He was known as the "Father of Fertilizer Industry".
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Discovered superphosphate (manure formed by treating phosphates with sulphuric acid), which became the first chemical fertilizer
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Chemist who discovered how to synthesize ammonia from air under pressure and high temperatures. Noble Prize in Chemistry (1918).
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He took Haber's technique to an industrial scale. Became the Nobel Chemistry Laureate for his work in revolutionizing the fertilizer industry.
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Countries around the world encouraged farmers to make use of fertilizers.
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Organic and chemical fertilizers are used worlwide.
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