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.