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Nitrogen is identified as a critical macronutrient for the cultivation and growth of industrial hemp [1], [2], and its application is a primary subject of agricultural research regarding the plant's yield and quality [3], [4].

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measurementRamie requires 525 kg/ha of nitrogen, 140 kg/ha of phosphorus, and 525 kg/ha of potassium fertilizer for maximum yield, which are higher requirements relative to industrial hemp.
referenceVera et al. (2006) studied the effect of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on the growth, seed yield, and quality of industrial hemp in the Parkland region of Saskatchewan, published in the Canadian Journal of Plant Science.
claimNitrogen is the most influential nutrient for industrial hemp plant growth and is often the only nutrient added prior to sowing and during cultivation.
referenceAubin et al. (2015) studied the response of industrial hemp to nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization.
claimThe key macronutrients required for growing industrial hemp are nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, according to Wylie et al. (2021).