Question

Role of pulses (legumes) as fertilizers (in about 50 words)

Answer 1

= the pulses being rain fed and protein rich crops are more susceptible to abiotic and biotic stresses.

= hence improved technology is needed to produce varieties that are tolerant to pests and diseases . 

= time bound program must be brought by the government backed by adequate scientific and financial resources . 

= adequate marketing , infrastructure  should be in place and unpredictable trade policies must be done away with.