Which of the following oil cakes, in addition to its manurial value, also acts as a nitrification inhibitor
A. Mustard
B. Groundnut
C. Neem
D. Sesame
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Among the given options, Neem oil cakes, in addition to their manurial value, also acts as a nitrification inhibitor.Neem oil cake organic manure protects plant roots from nematodes, soil grubs and termites, probably due to its residual limonoid content. It also acts as a natural fertilizer with pesticide properties.
It also acts as a nitrification inhibitor as it blocks soil bacteria from converting nitrogenous compounds into nitrogen gas and prolongs the availability of nitrogen to both short-duration and long-duration crops.
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