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Agriculture · Q413

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 413

Q413

The origin place of berseem is

A.
India
B.
Japan
C.
China
D.
Egypt
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Berseem is an important winter crop in Egypt. It was introduced into India from Egypt in the 19th century and into Pakistan, South Africa, the USA and Australia in the 20th century. It is an annual clover cultivated mostly in irrigated sub-tropical regions.
Berseem is used as forage and green manure, as it is capable of providing 280 lbs/acre of nitrogen to the crops.