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Agriculture · Q744

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 744

Q744

In complex 12-32-16 each granule has

A.
All three nutrients
Answer
B.
One nutrient at a time
C.
Any combination
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In complex 12-32-16 each granule has all three nutrients i.e. Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium.
NPK 12-32-16 fixes the phosphorus and potassium content in the soil and is highly effective in soils with leaching conditions. It should be applied during sowing and through broadcasting. The dosage should be as per the crop and the soil.