Q. Consider the following statements about green manure crop Sesbania rostrata, which has been developed by BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre) using mutational breeding technology: - Sesbania rostrata naturally grows in desert regions
- It has high rate of nitrogen fixation.
- It reduces weed proliferation and weed growth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 2 & 3
Notes: Using mutational breeding, BARC has successfully developed green manure crop – Sesbania rostrata that is proving highly cost-effective for small farmers. First statement is incorrect because Sesbania rostrata occurs naturally in marshes, floodplains, on muddy river banks.