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Why is it more economical to have a shorter duration of crop maturity?
Why is it more economical to have a shorter duration of crop maturity?
- Shorter crop durations consume more nutrients leading to higher productivity.
- Short durations allow for multiple rounds of crops in a year and reduce production costs. (correct)
- Short durations lead to higher crop losses during harvesting.
- Tallness and profuse branching are characteristics desired for shorter crop durations.
How does wider adaptability of varieties help stabilize crop production?
How does wider adaptability of varieties help stabilize crop production?
- Different varieties can be grown under varying climatic conditions. (correct)
- All varieties are suited for the same environmental conditions.
- Stabilized crop production results in longer crop maturity periods.
- Wider adaptability leads to less uniform maturity in crops.
What is the significance of tallness and profuse branching in fodder crops according to the text?
What is the significance of tallness and profuse branching in fodder crops according to the text?
- Developing varieties with short heights is desirable for fodder crops.
- Tallness and profuse branching lead to faster maturity of fodder crops.
- Dwarfness is preferred for fodder crops to consume fewer nutrients. (correct)
- Tallness and profuse branching reduce the cost of crop production for fodder crops.
In which type of crops is dwarfness desired according to the text?
In which type of crops is dwarfness desired according to the text?
How do desirable agronomic characteristics contribute to higher productivity of crops?
How do desirable agronomic characteristics contribute to higher productivity of crops?
What is the main difference between compost and vermi-compost?
What is the main difference between compost and vermi-compost?
Why should fertilizers be applied carefully according to the text?
Why should fertilizers be applied carefully according to the text?
What is the potential consequence of continuous fertilizer use in an area?
What is the potential consequence of continuous fertilizer use in an area?
How does organic farming differ from conventional farming practices as described in the text?
How does organic farming differ from conventional farming practices as described in the text?
Why should the short-term benefits of using fertilizers be balanced against long-term considerations according to the text?
Why should the short-term benefits of using fertilizers be balanced against long-term considerations according to the text?
Which agricultural practice involves the use of earthworms to hasten the decomposition process of plant and animal refuse?
Which agricultural practice involves the use of earthworms to hasten the decomposition process of plant and animal refuse?
What can be a consequence of excessive irrigation washing away fertilizers, preventing their complete absorption by plants?
What can be a consequence of excessive irrigation washing away fertilizers, preventing their complete absorption by plants?
In organic farming, what is used in preparation of biofertilizers, and also as bio-pesticides specifically in grain storage?
In organic farming, what is used in preparation of biofertilizers, and also as bio-pesticides specifically in grain storage?
What farming system has minimal or no use of chemicals like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, but maximizes the input of organic manures and recycled farm-wastes?
What farming system has minimal or no use of chemicals like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides, but maximizes the input of organic manures and recycled farm-wastes?
What is a key factor that can contribute to the destruction of soil fertility due to continuous fertilizer use in an area?
What is a key factor that can contribute to the destruction of soil fertility due to continuous fertilizer use in an area?
