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Rock Phosphate Fertilizer Components
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- Calcium Phosphate
- Main component of rock phosphate, a type of apatite group. Its formula is Ca10(PO4)6(X)2.
- Environmentally friendly and natural source of phosphorus.
- Fluorapatite
- Common type, containing impurities like CO3, Na, and Mg.
- Effective fertilizer requires soil pH of 5.5 or higher and organic matter.
- Environmentally friendly and natural source of phosphorus.
- Helps avoid use of inorganic fertilizers.
- Boosts growth of fruiting and flowering plants.
- Improves soil structure and water holding capacity.
- Enhances root development and yield.
- Increases carbon accumulation, improving soil quality.
- Improves soil electromagnetism, enhancing erosion resistance.
- Suitable for flowering and fruit-bearing plants requiring high pH.
