Question

    What commonly causes nutrient deficiencies in soils

    subjected to continuous cropping?
    A Elevated organic matter content Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Excessive rainfall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nutrient depletion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Reduced soil pH Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Continuous cropping often leads to nutrient depletion in soil because the repeated cultivation of crops can exhaust the soil's nutrient reserves without adequate replenishment, resulting in deficiencies.

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