GK
BIOLOGY
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Question
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Which one of the following plant is preferred for mixed cropping in order to enhance the bioavailability of nitrogen?
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Wheat
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Gram
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Maize
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Barley
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gram would be preffered for sowing in order to enrich the soil with nitrogen. It is because gram is a leguminious crop.
Detailed explanation-2: -The use of legumes, such as soybeans or alfalfa, can also be a valuable practice in the overall nitrogen management program of a crop rotation. Their use is valuable because they can add nitrogen to the soil for subsequent crops.
Detailed explanation-3: -The following are the criteria for the selection of crops in mixed cropping: Two crops should be selected in such a way that they do not compete for resources like land, water and sunlight. If one plant is tall, the other should be dwarf. The two crops should not have the same root pattern.
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