Define: Green manure. - Vidyadip

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Define:
Green manure.

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Green manure: is prepared by decomposition of green plants in field itself. It helps in enriching the soil in nitrogen and phosphorus. Organic matter for improving hydration, aeration and word structure of soil. It provides protection against erosion and leaching. g., sunhemp is grown in fields, mulched by ploughing and allowed to decompose in the field for the preparation of green manure.

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