Question

Leguminous crops are grown to retain the _______

Answer 1

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Explanation:-

• They help to convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrate salts in the soil thereby adding to soil fertility. 3. Hence growing leguminous crops in crop rotations / mixed cropping helps to maintain fertility of the soil.

Answer:-

• Nitrogen

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Answer 2

Answer:

Atmospheric Nitrogen

Leguminous cover crops can expand or keep an appropriate soil C/N ratio and increase in preserving soil organic carbon stock.