Question

Which crop is generally grown in between two cereal crops to restore the fertility of the soil?

Answer 1

Leguminous Crops:

1. The leguminous crops like pulses, groundnut, etc. are grown in a season alternating between cereal crops such as wheat and maize.
2. The leguminous crops restore the fertility of soil through nitrogen fixation.
3. It increases the productivity of the soil.
4. It reduces crop failure due to poor mineral availability.