Question

Green manure plants belong to

• A. Compositae
• B. Solanaceae
• C. Poaceae
• D. Leguminosae

Answer 1

The correct option is D Leguminosae

Green manure is basically prepared by the decomposition of a natural substance in the soil by the action of soil microorganism. The soil bacteria acts upon the organic matter and converts it into humus. The plants that are grown for green manure known as green manure crops. The most important green manure crops are sunn hemp, dhaincha, pillipesara, cluster beans and Sesbania rostrata.

So, the correct answer is option D.