General agriculture pointers -3 ✓✓

1. An important disease in citrus caused by a virus is citrus tristeza virus.
2. An important method for increasing soil fertility is green manuring.
3. An important pest of maize is the European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis).
4. An important practice for weed control is mulching.
5. An important concept in integrated pest management is the economic threshold level (ETL).
6. An important process of nitrogen fixation in legumes is symbiosis with Rhizobium.
7. An important role of mycorrhizal fungi is enhancing nutrient uptake in plants.
8. An important practice for preventing soil erosion is planting cover crops.
9. An important characteristic of loamy soil is its balanced texture of sand, silt, and clay.
10. An important factor influencing plant growth is soil moisture content.
11. An important biological control agent for aphids is the ladybug (Coccinellidae).
12. An important soil property affecting drainage is permeability.
13. An important source of organic matter for soil is compost.
14. An important practice for enhancing biodiversity is crop rotation.
15. An important type of plant used for phytoremediation is sunflowers.
16. An important factor for successful composting is aeration.
17. An important practice for pest management in organic farming is the use of neem oil.
18. An important trait for drought-resistant crops is deep root systems.
19. An important species used for intercropping is legumes with cereals.
20. An important indicator of soil health is soil microbial activity.
21. An important practice to increase organic matter in soil is cover cropping.
22. An important element required for photosynthesis is carbon dioxide.
23. An important role of earthworms in soil is aeration and organic matter breakdown.
24. An important technique for soil analysis is soil sampling.
25. An important method for increasing crop diversity is agroforestry.
26. An important factor affecting plant health is nutrient availability.
27. An important practice to improve soil structure is subsoiling.
28. An important feature of sustainable agriculture is minimizing chemical inputs.
29. An important crop rotation sequence for enhancing soil fertility is legumes followed by cereals.
30. An important factor affecting crop yield is climate variability.
31. An important characteristic of clay soil is its high water retention capacity.
32. An important pest in horticultural crops is the spider mite.
33. An important indicator of soil salinity is electrical conductivity (EC).
34. An important method of controlling pests is cultural control practices.
35. An important type of agriculture focusing on local food production is community-supported    agriculture (CSA).
36. An important benefit of agroecology is increased resilience to climate change.
37. An important tool for precision agriculture is GPS technology.
38. An important property of sandy soil is its quick drainage.
39. An important pest of fruit crops is the fruit fly.
40. An important factor for seedling establishment is soil temperature.
41. An important disease management strategy is crop rotation with resistant varieties.
42. An important benefit of using biofertilizers is enhanced nutrient availability.
43. An important practice for managing nutrient runoff is buffer strips.
44. An important characteristic of sustainable farming is preserving natural resources.
45. An important method for conserving water in agriculture is rainwater harvesting.
46. An important soil amendment to improve acidity is lime.
47. An important type of soil that retains moisture well is clayey soil.
48. An important strategy for reducing agricultural waste is composting.
49. An important crop used in agroforestry systems for nitrogen fixation is Gliricidia.
50. An important method for assessing plant health is leaf analysis.
51. An integrated approach to control pests is called integrated pest management (IPM).
52. An insecticide that can kill on contact is pyrethroid.
53. An insecticide that is non-selective and can kill any type of plant is glyphosate.
54. An insect pest of stored grains is the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae).
55. An irrigation method where water is applied directly to the root zone is called localized irrigation.
56. An irrigation system using a network of pipes to deliver water is called a drip irrigation system.
57. An organic compound used in agriculture as a growth regulator is gibberellin.
58. An organism that feeds on decomposing organic matter is called a detritivore.
59. An organism that thrives in low oxygen conditions is called an anaerobe.
60. An organic farming method that uses only natural inputs is called organic agriculture.
61. An important by-product of sugarcane is molasses.
62. An essential element for chlorophyll synthesis is magnesium.
63. An extension method where information is disseminated through group discussions is called                  participatory extension.
64. An important nutrient for root development in plants is phosphorus.
65. An important parameter for assessing soil fertility is pH.
66. An important pest of cotton is the cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera).
67. An important practice in organic farming is crop rotation.
68. An indicator of soil health is the presence of earthworms.
69. An integrated approach to land management is called integrated land use planning.
70. An invasive weed species in India is Lantana camara.
71. An important process in the nitrogen cycle is nitrification.
72. An important source of energy for plants is sunlight.
73. An important variety of rice for Basmati production is Basmati 370.
74. An important vitamin for plant growth is Vitamin A (retinol).
75. An essential process for plant respiration is glycolysis.
76. An important practice for soil conservation is contour plowing.
77. An essential plant nutrient often deficient in sandy soils is potassium.
78. An important pest management technique using natural predators is biological control.
79. An important component of the food web is decomposers.
80. An important property of soil that affects water retention is texture.
81. An important trait in hybrid seeds is disease resistance.
82. An important variable in agricultural research is the control group.
83. An important trait in genetically modified crops is herbicide tolerance.
84. An important type of farming that combines crops and livestock is mixed farming.
85. An important element for protein synthesis in plants is nitrogen.
86. An important feature of agroforestry systems is biodiversity.
87. An important type of soil erosion caused by water is sheet erosion.
88. An important water-conserving technique in agriculture is mulching.
89. An important type of agriculture practiced in hilly areas is terrace farming.
90. An important method for increasing crop yield is precision agriculture.
91. An important indicator of soil compaction is bulk density.
92. An important pest of vegetables is the aphid.
93. An important practice for improving soil structure is organic matter addition.
94. An important species used for nitrogen fixation in crops is Rhizobium.
95. An important strategy for increasing agricultural sustainability is agroecology.
96. An important type of irrigation that minimizes evaporation loss is sprinkler irrigation.
97. An important method for soil salinity management is leaching.
98. An important factor affecting seed germination is temperature.
99. An important practice for managing crop pests is scouting.
100. An important principle of organic farming is sustainability.