Question

Munna observes that the yield of wheat, growing in his field, has redused in the current year. He gets the soil tested and the report confirms the deficiency if one particular nutrient. Accordingly, he is advised to grow peas after harvesting wheat.(i) Name the nutrient found insufficient. (ii) How do you think growing peas will help in replenishing the soil?

Answer 1

(i) Nitrogen is insufficient.
(ii) Pea crops have rhizobium bacteria in their root nodules which converts atmospheric nitrogen into liquid soluble molecules. This helps to replenish nitrogen in the soil.
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Answer 2

Answer:

1. nitrogen and phosphorus

2. by trapping atmospheric nitrogen through ribosomes - a bacteria in the root of the plant