Q694
Which of the following oil cakes, in addition to its manurial value, also acts as a nitrification inhibitor
A.
Mustard
B.
Groundnut
C.
Neem
AnswerD.
Sesame
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Among the given options, Neem oil cakes, in addition to their manurial value, also acts as a nitrification inhibitor.Neem oil cake organic manure protects plant roots from nematodes, soil grubs and termites, probably due to its residual limonoid content. It also acts as a natural fertilizer with pesticide properties.
It also acts as a nitrification inhibitor as it blocks soil bacteria from converting nitrogenous compounds into nitrogen gas and prolongs the availability of nitrogen to both short-duration and long-duration crops.