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Crops that help in maintaining the fertility of the soil is called as?

Crops that help in maintaining the fertility of the soil is called as? Correct Answer Restorative crops

The correct answer is Restorative crops.

  • Restorative crops are crops that help in maintaining the fertility of the soil.
  • Eg:  pulses and all legumes.
  • Restorative crops are known for their positive impact on the soil since they add organic matter to the soil.
  • Root nodules in the roots of these crops fix atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates and nitrites in the soil and thus enhance the fertility of such soils.

 

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