The leguminous plants are important in agriculture because_________________?

Correct answer: D. Help in nitrogen economy of nature

  • A. They need very little water to grow
  • B. Six crops are harvested in a year
  • C. They are disease resistant
  • D. Help in nitrogen economy of nature

Explanation

Legumes contain root-nodule bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen into forms usable by plants. This improves soil nitrogen availability and reduces dependence on nitrogen fertilizers in crop rotations.

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