Manure and Fertilizers


 
 
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Manure and Fertilizers

Manure and Fertilizers: Manure and fertilizers are added to the soil to make up for the loss of nutrients and increase soil fertility. Manure is organic matter obtained from the decomposition (breakdown) of animal wastes, dead plants and animals by the action of decomposers like bacteria and fungi. Since ages farmers have been using cowdung as a manure to improve the fertility of the soil for a long time. Manure contains a mixture of various nutrients suitable for plant growth. It restores soil texture which increases the retention of water and aeration. It increases the ability to retain water in sandy soil.

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Question : 1

Soil nature is drastically altered by the application of _____________________

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Question : 2

The process of adding manure to the field to replenish soil with nutrients which benifit the crop is called ____________________

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following plants are used as green manure in crop fields and in sandy soil ?

Right Option : B
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