Which of the following nutrients is lost in the greatest amount by allowing exposure of manure pile to rain

A. N

B. P

C. Zn

D. Ca

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Nitrogen is lost in the greatest amount by allowing exposure of manure pile to rain as manure nitrogen is highly vulnerable to volatilization when ammonium is transformed to ammonia.
The efficiency of retention of nutrient elements during manure collection and storage is most critical and causes loss of nutrients.