Question

What are the benefits of cultivating leguminous plants? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

A bacterium called ‘rhizobium’ resides in the root nodules of leguminous plants. The function of this bacteria is to convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogenous compounds and fix them in soil. This increases the fertility of soil.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The benefits of cultivating leguminous plants are as follows:

• The organic content of the soil is increased.
• The porosity of the soil is increased.
• The structure of the soil is improved.
• The nutrients in the soil are recycled.
• The soil pH is reduced.
• The diversity of soil microorganisms increases significantly.
• They help in fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
• Explanation:
• Leguminous plants are those which are in a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria that are present in their root nodules.

• The plants belonging to the family- Leguminosae are called leguminous plants.
• Examples of this type of plant include- beans, chickpeas, soybeans, peas, and tamarind.