Microbes in Human WelfareMedium
Question
Farmers have reported over 50% higher yields of rice by using which of the following biofertilizer ?
Options
A.Mycorrhiza
B.Azolla pinnata
C.Cyanobacteria
D.Legume-Rhizobium symbiosis
Solution
Azolla pinnata, a cyanobacterium living in the cavities of fern Azolla, fixes atmospheric nitrogen and releases it into the leaf cavity of the fern. Farmers have reported over 50 % higher yields by using Azolla pinnata.
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