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Agriculture · Q520

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 520

Q520

Which one of the following fertilizer schedule is recommended to optimize the productivity in intercropping system

A.
Full recommended dose of both the main crop and intercrop,
B.
Full recommended dose of main crop and half of intercrop,
C.
Half recommended dose of main crop and intercrop,
D.
Full recommended dose of main crop only
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The productivity in the intercropping system is optimized by the full recommended dose of the main crop.
It is advantageous to the agricultural practice as it helps in increasing the rate of crop production, decreasing the risk of total crop reduction. It also helps in controlling weeds and adding essential nutrients to the soil.