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Agriculture · Q461

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 461

Q461

C : N ratio of FYM is

A.
20 : 1
B.
40 : 1
Answer
C.
50 : 1
D.
80 : 1

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The C : N ratio of FYM is a ratio of the mass of carbon to the mass of nitrogen in a substance. The ratio of carbon and nitrogen in Farmyard Manure is 40 : 1.
The carbon to nitrogen ratio is significant in composting because microorganisms need a good balance of carbon and nitrogen to remain active. A high C/N ratio can lead to prolonged composting duration and low C/N ratios enhance nitrogen loss.