Scenarios about 'fertilizer production'
The industrial production of substances added to soil to enhance plant growth and agricultural yields. Fertilizer production evolved dramatically with the early 20th century Haber-Bosch process for synthetic nitrogen fixation, transforming global agriculture and enabling population growth. In alternate histories, different technological developments in fertilizer production could significantly alter food security patterns, environmental impacts, and the timing of the Green Revolution.
What If The Oppau Explosion Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1921 explosion at the BASF plant in Oppau, Germany never happened, potentially altering the development of the chemical industry, fertilizer production, and industrial safety practices throughout the 20th century.