Practice mode Agronomy

What is the loss of a substance as gas from soil, fertiliser or manure called?

Correct answer D. Volatilisation

Explanation

Volatilisation is the conversion of a compound to a gas that escapes to the air, as when urea or manure releases ammonia under warm, alkaline conditions.

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