Which of the following is the pair of biofertilizers?
A
Azolla and BGA
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B
Nostoc and legume
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C
Rhizobium and grasses
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D
Salmonella and E. coli
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Solution
The correct option is AAzolla and BGA Biofertilizers are the suspension of microorganism which mainly increases the growth of the plants. These secrete the growth promoting substances. The microorganisms in bio-fertilizers restore the soil's natural nutrient cycle and build soil organic matter. Bio-fertilizers such as Rhizobium, Azotobacter, Azospirilium and blue-green algae (BGA) are used. Anabaena in association with water fern Azolla contributes nitrogen up to 60 kg/ha/season and also enriches soils with organic matter.