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Differentiate between Fertilizer and Manure.                                                                                     

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Differences between Fertilizer and Manure:

S. No.	Fertilizer	Manure
(i)	A fertilizer is an inorganic salt.	Manure is a natural substance obtained by the decomposition of cattle dung, human waste and plant residues.
(ii)	A fertilizer is prepared in factories.	Manure can be prepared in the fields.
(iii)	A fertilizer does not provide any humus to the soil.	Manure provides a lot of humus to the soil.
(iv)	Fertilizers are very rich in plant nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.	Manure is relatively less rich in plant nutrients.