LER of 1.25 means

A. 1.25 times yield advantage

B. 125% yield advantage

C. 25% yield advantage

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

LER is the Land Equivalent Ratio. When LER is 1.25, it indicates not only a relative yield increase of 25% but also a monetary increase of 25%.
LER is a concept in agriculture that describes the relative land area required under sole cropping to produce the same yield as under intercropping culture.