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Agriculture · Q804

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 804

Q804

The optimum fertiliser dose is one which maximises

A.
Yield
B.
Soil fertility
C.
Profits
Answer
D.
Water use

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The optimum fertilizer dose maximizes profits. Fertilizers are substances of natural or synthetic origin supplied to the crops to increase their productivity.
Fertilizers enhance the growth of plants and fertilizers act to enhance the effectiveness of the soil by modifying its water retention and aeration.