FOOD TECHNOLOGY

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In order to obtain a higher yield, farmers must undertake various agricultural practices. Which is the first step in this process?
A
Addition of manure
B
Preparation of soil
C
Harvesting
D
Irrigation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -▸ Preparation of Soil: Before sowing the crop seeds, the soil of fields is loosened and overturned. This process is called ploughing or tilling. Ploughing causes ventilation of soil and makes it suitable for the growth of small organisms living in it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ploughing is the first step in farming. It is done to loosen the soil and to remove unwanted plants present in the soil. After ploughing, seeds are sown in the field.

Detailed explanation-3: -In agriculture, ploughing, levelling, and manuring are the three steps of soil preparation. Ploughing includes loosening and digging of soil. During ploughing, the soil is loosened which improves the aeration in the soil thus air is available for breathing and roots are easily penetrated between soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ploughing. Sowing. Adding nutrients. Irrigation. Protecting plants. Harvesting. Storage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Soil preparation. Before raising a crop, the soil in which it is to be grown is prepared by ploughing, levelling, and manuring. Sowing. Selection of seeds of good quality crop strains is the primary stage of sowing. Manuring. Irrigation. Weeding. Harvesting. Storage.

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