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GCSE Biology · key term
A substance added to soil to supply mineral nutrients needed for plant growth.
Used by Edexcel and OCR
Specification 4.13B · Paper 1
Revise: Agricultural SolutionsFertilisers replace them: chemical fertilisers commonly supply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, while manure and compost are organic sources. With adequate minerals, plants can grow more strongly and produce a greater yield.
Specification B6.2b · Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 4 (Higher)
A substance added to soil or a growing solution to supply mineral ions needed by plants.
Revise: Agricultural solutionsFertilisers add mineral ions to soil or a growing solution. Correcting a mineral deficiency allows healthier growth and may increase the amount harvested.
Distinguish fertilisers from pesticides: fertilisers supply mineral ions for growth, whereas pesticides reduce crop damage by pests.
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