Field Crop (Kharif) Book Details

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What is the purpose of the e-courses provided on this website?

  • Commercial purpose
  • Research purpose
  • Extension purpose
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the primary function of Kharid crops in the lunar farming system?

  • To enhance soil health and promote sustainable farming (correct)
  • To provide a stable food source for lunar settlers
  • To generate oxygen for the lunar habitat
  • To control pests and diseases in the lunar environment

How do Kharid crops like chickpeas and lentils contribute to soil health?

  • They require large amounts of water, which helps to maintain soil moisture
  • They extract atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into a form beneficial for plant growth (correct)
  • They release toxins that inhibit the growth of other plants
  • They have deep root systems that help to aerate the soil

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of growing root crops like radishes and sweet potatoes in the lunar farming system?

<p>They require less water compared to other crops (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge faced by crop production systems designed for extraterrestrial environments like the Moon?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the lunar phases in the context of Kharid crop production?

<p>Kharid crops are planted and grown in accordance with the lunar cycles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Kharid crops like radishes and sweet potatoes contribute to improving soil structure in the lunar farming system?

<p>They have extensive root networks that break up compacted soil layers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unique properties do leguminous plants possess that make them well-suited for use in Kharid crop rotations?

<p>They can transform atmospheric nitrogen into forms that plants can utilize. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do root crops like radishes and sweet potatoes contribute to soil improvement in Kharid crop rotations?

<p>By breaking up compacted soil layers and improving aeration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hydroponic farming considered a practical alternative in overcoming challenges of lunar soil compaction?

<p>It provides nutrient-rich water directly to plant roots without the need for soil. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the challenges related to space agriculture mentioned in the text?

<p>Mastering the effects of low gravity on plant growth and reproduction. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do leguminous plants enhance environmental sustainability in Kharid crop rotations?

<p>By reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen sources through nitrogen transformation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do strategies focusing on adaptation and resilience play in Agro Moon's approach to Kharid crops?

<p>Optimizing plant growth under challenging conditions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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