Q. With reference to Nanostructured diammonium phosphate (Nano-DAP), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.Nano-DAP is a genetically modified fertilizer designed to enhance crop yields by directly injecting it into plant cells.
2.It can assist the government lower its fertilizer subsidy burden.
3.It can also be combined with other nano-fertilizers like nano-urea to increase agricultural benefits.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Statement 1 is incorrect. Nano-DAP is not a genetically modified fertilizer designed to enhance crop yields by directly injecting it into plant cells. It is a unique liquid fertilizer product that contains nanoparticles of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP), which is a source of nitrogen and phosphorus.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Nano-DAP can assist the government in lowering its fertilizer subsidy burden. It is more cost-effective compared to conventional DAP, which can contribute to reducing the government’s subsidy burden. Nano-DAP can be combined with other nano-fertilizers like nano-urea to increase agricultural benefits. It is designed using nanotechnology for efficient nutrient delivery to plants, and it can be used in combination with other nano-fertilizers to enhance agricultural productivity.
Source: Forum IAS
