Q. Consider the following statements:  Biofertilizers supply direct nutrients to the crops  Biofertilizers are able to take care of Nitrogen, Potassium & Phosphate to the plants Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: A biofertilizer is a substance which contains living micro-organisms which, when applied to seeds promotes growth by increasing the supply or availability of primary nutrients to the host plant. It does not supply direct nutrients to the crops.

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