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Agriculture · Q319

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 319

Q319

Application of gypsum is required more for

A.
Paddy
B.
Berseem
C.
Lucerne
D.
Groundnut
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Gypsum is very source of calcium and Sulphur which can improve the yield and quality of plants. Application of gypsum encourages pod formation and better filling up of the pods of groundnuts.
Gypsum act as a soil amendment agent and reduces soil erosion by increasing the ability of soil to soak up water after precipitation hence reducing runoff.