NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Fodder is a type of food that is given to livestock. Berseem, oats and sudan grass are known as fodder crops as they are raised to feed the livestock.

Detailed explanation-2: -Forage and fodder crops include forage sorghum, pennisetum, millet, lablab, cowpeas, soybeans, grain sorghum and maize.

Detailed explanation-3: -Berseem is one of the most important fodder crops and has been rightly described as the king of fodders. It is highly esteemed fodder which has a special place in animal husbandry programmes throughout the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oat is one of the most important cereal fodder crops of rabi season in North, Central and West Zone of the country. It provides soft and palatable fodder rich in crude protein (10-12%). Oat is also used as straw, hay or silage. Its grain makes a good feed particularly for horses, sheep and poultry.

Detailed explanation-5: -Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum) is a leguminous fodder crop that grows every year. It is one of the most essential fodder crops and has been called “the king of fodders".