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What does NPK stand for in fertilizers?

  • A Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Potassium, the three macronutrients
  • B Nitrogen-Protein-Krypton, an invalid combination
  • C Nitrite-Phosphate-Kelp, not a real fertilizer label
  • D Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Kalium (potassium)

Correct answer: D. Nitrogen-Phosphorus-Kalium (potassium)

Explanation: NPK fertilizers contain Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K, from Kalium). These are the three macronutrients most commonly deficient in agricultural soils and most important for plant growth.

Concept context

Essential mineral elements, their roles and deficiency symptoms. Nitrogen fixation and soil nutrition.

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