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.