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?

  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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