Practice mode Soil Science

Which crop absorbs nitrogen mainly in the ammonium form?

Correct answer C. Rice

Explanation

Flooded paddy soils are anaerobic, so nitrification is suppressed and nitrogen stays as ammonium. Rice is adapted to these conditions and takes up most of its nitrogen as NH4+.

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