# The Effect of Slow-Release Fertilizer on the Growth of Garlic Sports and the Soil Environment  
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.H. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (Z.Z. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.T. );  
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.H. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (Z.Z. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.T. );  
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.H. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (Z.Z. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.T. );  
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.H. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (Z.Z. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.T. );  
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1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (C.H. ); [EMAIL_ADDRESS] (Z. States. Proper fertilization can increase crop yields by at least 50-60% [2,3], underscoring the substantial impact of fertilizers on agricultural productivity. Although conventional fertilizers are relatively inexpensive, they exhibit low nutrient use efficiency and release nutrients at rates that are not well aligned with the nutrient uptake patterns of crops [4]. In contrast, slow-release fertilizers (SRFs) can regulate the nutrient release rate of granules, aligning nutrient availability with crop demand. This synchronization facilitates a dynamic balance between nutrient supply and crops' physiological requirements, thereby enhancing fertilizer efficiency.