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What is green manure?
Solution
- Some plants like Sun hemp or guar are grown in the field prior to the sowing of the crop seeds.
- These plants gradually decompose and turn into green manure which helps in ensuring the soil in nitrogen and phosphorous.
- The application of green manure always enhances the growth and yield of the crops.
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