Synthetic fertilizer
Synthetic fertilizer: Chemically formulated fertilizers, mainly from inorganic sources. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Soluble salt
Soluble salt: A mineral (salt) often remaining in soil from irrigation water, fertilizer, compost, or manure applications. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Slow-release fertilizer
Slow-release fertilizer: A fertilizer material that must be converted into a plant-available form by soil microorganisms. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Processed fertilizer
Processed fertilizer: A fertilizer that is manufactured or refined from natural ingredients to be more concentrated and more available to plants. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Quick-release fertilizer
Quick-release fertilizer: A fertilizer that contains nutrients in plant-available forms such as ammonium and nitrate. Fertilizer is readily soluble in water. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Phloem
Phloem: The principle nutrient-conducting structure of vascular plants. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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N-P-K
N-P-K: Acronym for the three major plant nutrients contained in manure, compost, and fertilizers. N stand for nitrogen, P for phosphorus, and K for potassium. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Organic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer: A natural fertilizer material that has undergone little or no processing. Can include plant, animal, and/or mineral materials. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Macronutrient
Macronutrient: Collectively, primary and secondary nutrients. Plumeria context is explained on the term page.
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Micronutrient
Micronutrient: A nutrient, usually in the parts per million range, used by plants in small amounts, less than 1 part per million (boron, chlorine, copper, iron,… Plumeria context is explained on the term page.