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Johan Glauber
German-Dutch chemist who developed the first mineral fertilizer. Fertilizer composition of saltpeter, lime, phosphoric acid, nitrogen, potash. -
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Chemistry and History of Fertilizers
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Jostus von Liebig
Organic chemist who discovered that plants need mineral element such as Nitrogen and Phosphorus for optimal growth of plants. He was known as the "Father of Fertilizer Industry". -
Sir John Lawes
Discovered superphosphate (manure formed by treating phosphates with sulphuric acid), which became the first chemical fertilizer -
Fritz Haber
Chemist who discovered how to synthesize ammonia from air under pressure and high temperatures. Noble Prize in Chemistry (1918). -
Carl Bosch
He took Haber's technique to an industrial scale. Became the Nobel Chemistry Laureate for his work in revolutionizing the fertilizer industry. -
End of World War II
Countries around the world encouraged farmers to make use of fertilizers. -
20'th century
Organic and chemical fertilizers are used worlwide. -
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