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Microbes as Biofertilisers

Question

Some blue green algae are used as biofertilisers because they can

Easy

A

fix atmospheric nitrogen
B

secrete mucilage
C

perform photosynthesis
D

grow everywhere

Solution

Cyanobacteria are autotrophic microbes widely distributed in aquatic and terrestrial environments many of which can fix atmospheric nitrogen, e.g. Anabaena, Nostoc, Oscillatoria, etc. In paddy fields, cyanobacteria serve as an important biofertiliser. Blue green algae also add organic matter to the soil and increase its fertility.

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