Which oilseed crop increases the nitrogen level in the soil like pulses?

2022

Which oilseed crop increases the nitrogen level in the soil like pulses?

Answer: A. GroundnutGroundnut belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). Like pulses, its roots form nodules that house symbiotic Rhizobium/Bradyrhizobium bacteria, which fix…

  1. A.

    Groundnut

  2. B.

    Mustard

  3. C.

    Til

  4. D.

    Castor

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Correct answer: A

Groundnut belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae). Like pulses, its roots form nodules that house symbiotic Rhizobium/Bradyrhizobium bacteria, which fix atmospheric nitrogen and enrich the soil with nitrogen. Mustard, til (sesame) and castor are oilseed crops but not legumes, so they do not form nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Hence groundnut is the oilseed crop that raises soil nitrogen like pulses.

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