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Agriculture · Q78

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 78

Q78

Which form of nitrogenlous fertiliser will be preferred for paddy and potato?

A.
Nitrate
B.
Ammonical
Answer
C.
Nitrite
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
An ammonical form of nitrogenous fertilizer will be preferred for paddy and potatoes.
Ammonium sulphate [(NH4)2SO4]: This is a nitrogenous fertilizer that is used for raising the production level of crops like paddy, potato, etc.
In this fertilizer, there is nearly 25% ammonia which is transformed into nitrate by the denitrifying bacteria present in the alkaline soil.