Fertiliser Technology
Excessive use of chemical fertilisers causes shrivelling of the roots and wilting of the plant, because the

Osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes higher than that of the plant sap
Soil becomes too alkaline
Osmotic pressure of the soil water becomes less than that of the plant sap
Soil becomes too acidic

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Fertiliser Technology
Ammonium nitrate is

Mixed with limestone powder to reduce its explosive nature before using it as a fertilizer
Having about 40% N₂
Not hygroscopic
Not prone to explosive thermal decomposition

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