Practice mode Agronomy

What are crops grown to reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss by leaching called?

Correct answer A. Cover crops

Explanation

Cover crops such as legumes or grasses keep the ground covered between main crops, protecting soil from erosion and taking up nutrients that would otherwise leach away.

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