green manure (Meaning)
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green manure (n)
a growing crop that is plowed under to enrich soil
Synonyms & Antonyms of green manure
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green manure Sentence Examples
- Farmers incorporate green manure crops into the soil to enhance soil fertility.
- The nitrogen-fixing properties of green manure improve plant growth and yields.
- Green manure helps suppress weeds by competing for nutrients and light.
- Cover crops used as green manure hold the soil in place and prevent erosion.
- Incorporating green manure into compost enriches the organic matter content.
- The decomposition of green manure releases nutrients slowly over time, making them available for crops.
- Planting green manure in the fallow period increases soil health and reduces weed pressure.
- Leguminous green manure crops, such as clover and vetch, fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil.
- Green manure improves soil structure by increasing organic matter, porosity, and water retention.
- The use of green manure promotes biodiversity and enhances the ecological balance of agricultural systems.
FAQs About the word green manure
a growing crop that is plowed under to enrich soil
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No antonyms found.
Farmers incorporate green manure crops into the soil to enhance soil fertility.
The nitrogen-fixing properties of green manure improve plant growth and yields.
Green manure helps suppress weeds by competing for nutrients and light.
Cover crops used as green manure hold the soil in place and prevent erosion.
