Farmers have reported over 50% higher yields of rice by using which of the following biofertilizer?

Correct answer: D. Azolla pinnata

  • A. Cyanobacteria
  • B. legume-­Rhizobium symbiosis
  • C. Mycorrhiza
  • D. Azolla pinnata

Explanation

Azolla plays a very important role in rice production. Azolla and its nitrogen-­fixing partner, Anabaena, have been used as green manure to fertilize rice paddies and increase production. With the help of Azolla, rice can be grown year after year, several crops a year, with little or no decline in productivity; hence no rotation of crops is necessary.

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