Question 12
Soil Fertility and Plant NutritionA disadvantage of using organic manure on the soil is that
- A.it decreases the potassium content of the soil
- B.diseases spread fast
- C.it increases the humus content of the soil
- D.it reduces the rate of soil water evaporation
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (diseases spread fast)
Explanation
Manure can carry disease organisms, pests and weed seeds.