Question

Answer the following questions in brief. a) Why is the soil turned and loosened before sowing seeds?​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Ploughing is an important practice in agricultural field because -:

• It allows the roots to penetrate deep into the soil.

• It provides aeration of the soil. This helps the cells of the roots to get sufficient amount of oxygen to carry out respiration.

• It helps to uproot weeds.

• Loose soil supports the growth of earthwarms and improves decomposition brought about by microbes. This enhances the fertility of soil and help in recycling of nutrients.

• It helps in uniform mixing of fertilizers as well as organic matter with loosened soil.

• It ensures proper drainage of water. The deeper the soil is dug the better is the drainage.