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Agriculture · Q431

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 431

Q431

Nitrogen fixation increased by

A.
Phosphorus
Answer
B.
Calcium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Potassium

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nitrogen fixation is the phenomenon of converting atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds which can be absorbed by the legume plants in the presence of microorganisms through a series of biochemical reactions.
The process of nitrogen fixation is increased by the application of phosphorus fertilizer to the soil. It enhances the symbiotic nitrogen fixation process in legume crops.