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Both clover and alfalfa are "nitrogen fixing" plants, meaning they have the riboza bacteria in their roots which converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form which can be used by plants and then animals. Planting either crop naturally enriches the soil without the use of artificial fertilizers. Allowing the plants to decompose in the field releases this nitrogen.
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Is a alfalfa a first level consumer and a second level consumer?
alfalfa is a plant that cannot be a seconed leval consumer
The proper way to harvest cabbage do you twist it or cut it off plant?
Cabbage is cut off the plant at the base of the head.
What did Cesar Chaves do?
cesar chaves gave work to people on the farms for more money to plant grapes but were also farmers at that time. when he assepted the farmers had the money they deserved for the time they worked for.
What do you bury when it is alive and dig up when it's dead?
The answer to this riddle is a plant. You bury a seed when it is alive, as it grows underground before sprouting. Once the plant has died, you may dig it up, often to remove it or to harvest its remains.
What is the name of edible leguminous plant seed?
Leguminus actually belongs to the family of Fabaceae. Glycine max (soya bean), Phaseolus (bean), Pisum sativum (pea), Medicago sativa (alfalfa) are amongst the most well-known Fabaceae.
What is a leguminous plant widely cultivated for forage called?
Hay. like alfalfa, and clover
Why do farmers harvest?
Farmers harvest produced because if the plant is left it will go to seed and the produced value will be, very much, reduced.
What crops do farmers plant?
it all depends on what region your talking about. in the mid western united states, (Indiana, Illinois, and that area the field crops are mostly corn and soybeans with some wheat alfalfa and clover. farther west you'll find more wheat with the corn(:
What is the Malayalam name of alfalfa plant?
The Malayalam name for the alfalfa plant is "അൽഫാൽഫ" (alfalfa).
What plant is related to clover?
Clover is closely related to other members of the legume family, particularly plants in the genus Trifolium. This includes various species of clover such as white clover (Trifolium repens) and red clover (Trifolium pratense). Additionally, other legumes like alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and peas (Pisum sativum) share a broader relationship within the family Fabaceae.
What plant is eaten by a cow?
Any plant has the potential to be eaten by a cow. But the most well-liked and most-grazed plant that are grazed by grazers like cattle is grass. Legumes like clover, alfalfa, lespadenza, cicer milkvetch, sanfoin and bird's foot trefoil come at a distant second.
What is a fodder plant beginning with a?
This fodder plant could very well be Alfalfa.
Why did early farmers need to create calendars?
Farmers developed the calender system in order to plant crops and know when to harvest them. They were also able to identify the seasons and when they occured using a calender.
Does alfalfa plants have stickers?
alfalfa plant stem makeup
What determines whether to harvest mechanically or manually?
In deciding whether to harvest mechanically or manually, farmers must consider what type of crop and plant is being harvested.
What relationship is represented between a dodder plant and a clover plant?
Dodder plants are parasitic and rely on the clover plant for nutrients and water by attaching themselves to the clover and extracting resources. This interaction is one-sided, benefiting the dodder plant at the expense of the clover plant.
How nitrogen enters the atmosphere?
Typically, atmospheric nitrogen gets into the soil by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that are symbiotic with such plants as clover, soybeans and alfalfa. Bacteria in the plant extract nitrogen from the air, and when the plants die, the nitrogen remains in the soil as the plant decays.
