Environmental Science
8 years ago

Rapid Increase in Chemical Fertilizer Use in Guangdong Raises Pollution Concerns

Tropical Agricultural Engineering
Characteristics of Chemical Fertilizer and Pesticide Application Amount in Guangdong from 1987 to 2013
Liu Yifen

Paper Summary

Chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in Guangdong from 1987 to 2013 have increased over time, with potash and compound fertilizers showing the most growth. The intensity of fertilizer use has exceeded safety limits, raising concerns about agricultural pollution. Different periods in Guangdong's development have shown varying trends in fertilizer and pesticide application.

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