Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 77
Question: Which of the following is used as green manure [BHU 2003]
Options:
A) Azolla
B) Azadiracta indica
C) Crotolarea juncea
D) Hevea brassiliansis
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Crotolaria juncea, common name sunn hemp.
A quick growing crop, is cultivated and ploughed under to incorporate it into the soil.
A green manure crop supplies organic matter and additional nitrogen and also exercises a protective action against erosion and leaching.