Understanding Our Soil: The Nitrogen Cycle, Fixers, and Fertilizer

What are nitrogen fixing plants, and why use them over nitrogen fertilizer? This video answers this question through an explanation of the nitrogen cycle. Support me on Patreon: Make a one-time donation: Thai translation of this video: Sources: Thomas J. Elpel. Botany in a Day. Hops Press, 2013 NASA. U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976. Jeff Lowenfels. Teaming with Nutrients. Timber Press, 2013 Jeff Lowenfels & Wayne Lewis. Teaming with Microbes. Timber Press, 2010 Eric A. Davidson. The contribution of manure and fertilizer nitrogen to atmospheric nitrous oxide since 1860. Nature, 2009. David Thomas. A Study on the Mineral Depletion of the Foods Available to us as a Nation over the Period 1940 to 1991. Nutr Health, 2003. Music: “Fat Cartoon Jazz“ from “Sneaky“ by Juiceanna, from “Theme in G“ by Podington Bear, from Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 The Nitrogen Cycle 2:00 Nitrogen Fixation 2:39 The Trouble with Fertilizer 4:07 Ending