With reference to Practice of Mulching in agriculture, Consider the following statements:1.It refers to the process of covering the plants with a layer of dried straw or fallen leaves.2.It is one of the key components of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).3.Although helpful in conserving soil moisture, it also increases the temperature of soil which affects soil microorganisms negatively.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Practice of Mulching in agriculture, Consider the following statements:
1.It refers to the process of covering the plants with a layer of dried straw or fallen leaves.
2.It is one of the key components of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).
3.Although helpful in conserving soil moisture, it also increases the temperature of soil which affects soil microorganisms negatively.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] All of the above

Answer: B

Notes:

Mulching, or covering the plants with a layer of dried straw or fallen leaves, is meant to conserve soil moisture and keep the temperature around the roots at 25-32 degrees Celsius, which allows the microorganisms to do their job.

Mulching is one of the four wheels” of ZBNF.

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