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What German chemist laid the foundation of the modern fertilizer industry?
What German chemist laid the foundation of the modern fertilizer industry?
- Benjamin Franklin
- Joseph Henry Gilbert
- Justus von Liebig (correct)
- John Bennet Lawes
Who demonstrated the value of gypsum in agriculture?
Who demonstrated the value of gypsum in agriculture?
- Joseph Henry Gilbert
- Benjamin Franklin (correct)
- John Bennet Lawes
- Justus von Liebig
Which scientist is considered the father of soil chemistry in the United States?
Which scientist is considered the father of soil chemistry in the United States?
- Edmund Ruffin (correct)
- Justus von Liebig
- Joseph Henry Gilbert
- John Bennet Lawes
Who discovered that plants take nitrogen from the soil?
Who discovered that plants take nitrogen from the soil?
Which individual showed how to restore fertility to depleted Southeast plantations using lime?
Which individual showed how to restore fertility to depleted Southeast plantations using lime?
Who was the first to record the benefits of green manuring crops?
Who was the first to record the benefits of green manuring crops?
Which individual proposed that water was the main source of nourishment for plants?
Which individual proposed that water was the main source of nourishment for plants?
Who conducted water-culture experiments with spearmint and concluded that muddy water was the best for plant growth?
Who conducted water-culture experiments with spearmint and concluded that muddy water was the best for plant growth?
Which philosopher confirmed Jan Baptist van Helmont's findings about water being the primary source of nutrients for plants through chemical analyses?
Which philosopher confirmed Jan Baptist van Helmont's findings about water being the primary source of nutrients for plants through chemical analyses?
Who demonstrated the benefits of cultivating the soil?
Who demonstrated the benefits of cultivating the soil?
