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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

Which of the following methods of cultivation will result in the loss of soil fertility? I.Crop rotation II. Inter-cropping III. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
When there is excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, the chemical salts accumulate in the soil and affect the quality and fertility of the soil. 
Crop rotation (growing of different crops on a piece of land in pre-planned succession) and inter-cropping (growing two or more crops in definite row patterns) methods are types of cropping patterns that are used to maintain the fertility of the soil.
 
 
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