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Controlled release fertilizers encompass one or more plant nutrients in a coated form that delay their availability for plant uptake and use after application. Controlled release fertilizers offer several advantages over the conventional fertilizers. They reduce toxicity to seedlings and contribute to enhanced agronomic safety. Rapidly escalating global population along with the increased efforts for sustainable agriculture is expected to drive the controlled release fertilizer market over the course of next few years. However, high cost in comparison to traditional fertilizers and the lack of awareness regarding the benefits of controlled release fertilizer are some of the factors that may hamper the market’s growth. Furthermore, the potential application of these fertilizers in the turf grass and law care industry is anticipated to provide new growth opportunities to the market. In terms of revenue, the global controlled release fertilizer market is estimated to reach a valua...

Global controlled release fertilizers market   is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% during the period between 2016 and 2024. The report, titled “ Controlled Release Fertilizers Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2016 - 2024 ,” projects the global controlled release fertilizers market to be worth US$3.92 bn by 2024. The overall market stood at a valuation of US$2.41 bn in 2015.  Controlled release fertilizers are a type of enhanced efficiency fertilizers. These granulated fertilizers release nutrients gradually into the soil. Controlled release fertilizers are usually encapsulated or coated with inorganic or organic materials such as polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polysulfone (PSF), and cellulose acetate (CA). These materials regulate the pattern, rate, and duration of plant nutrient release from the fertilizers. Usually, controlled release fertilizers are used in horticulture and agriculture applications. Browse Market Researc...