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Agriculture · Q206

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 206

Q206

Wheat crop yielding 50 quintals of grain per hectare removes N, P2O5 and K2O kg/ha, respectively

A.
100-150, 70-80 and 125-150
Answer
B.
90-100, 60-70 and 100-110
C.
120-40 and 60-80
D.
80-30 and 40-20

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium are the essential nutrients provided to the soil for maximum yield, its mixture is also known as NPK fertilizer, it is a combination of all three in specific portions. In a wheat field, when the yield is 50 quintal/hectare, it uses NPK in ratios 100-150, 70-80 and 125-150 respectively.