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Question

Which of the following is used as green manure?

A
Azadirachta
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B
Hevea
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C
Crotalaria
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D
Azolla
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Solution

The correct option is D Azolla
  • Azolla is one of the most important ferns in agriculture.
  • It helps in nitrogen fixation along with cyanobacteria/blue-green algae and hence helps in improving soil fertility.
  • Hence, they are used as a green manure usually in paddy fields.

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