
The SciencesMay 1, 1970
Sulfur
The demands of modern agriculture and industry have increased consumption of the element fortyfold since 1900. It comes from many sources, and some 87 percent of it goes to sulfuric acid

Sulfur
The demands of modern agriculture and industry have increased consumption of the element fortyfold since 1900. It comes from many sources, and some 87 percent of it goes to sulfuric acid

Chemical Fertilizers
In a world that is obliged to produce more food, enriching the soil with elements that are needed for plant growth is a major concern. What are these elements and how can they be artificially supplied?