What is the effect of applying P2O5 fertiliser to a leguminous green manure crop on phosphorus availability for the following crop?

1. A Option A: Greater amount of phosphorus is taken up and converted into organic form, which is released on decomposition of green matter
2. B Option B: It fixes the P2O5 through humus and reduces the availability
3. C Option C: Green manure increases the availability in organic form to the next crop
4. D Option D: It does not affect the availability of phosphorous to succeeding crop

Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions