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Agriculture · Q503

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 503

Q503

Which one of the following is the best example of catch crop

A.
Rice
B.
Mustard
C.
Toria
Answer
D.
Wheat

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Catch crop is the crop grown in the space between two main crops or at a time no main crops can be grown.
The main purpose of catch crops is to increase annual dry matter production, to take up soil mineral and urine nitrogen, and to reduce the risk of leaching or runoff.
Toria is one of the best examples of a catch crop.