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Agriculture · Q220

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 220

Q220

Phosphorus is drilled in upland crops to

A.
Put it near roots
Answer
B.
Hide it from sunlight
C.
Reduce leaching
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Phosphorus is drilled in upland crops to put it near roots.
Phosphorus is important in cell division and the development of new tissue. Adding phosphorus to soil low in available phosphorus promotes root growth and winter hardiness, stimulates tillering and often hastens maturity.