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• Phosphorus fixation occurs when phosphorus reacts with soil minerals and forms compounds that plants cannot readily absorb.
• In acidic soils, phosphorus commonly reacts with iron and aluminium compounds; in alkaline or calcareous soils, it may precipitate with calcium.

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• Cactus is a CAM plant.
• CAM plants minimize photorespiration by concentrating CO₂ around the enzyme Rubisco during photosynthesis.

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• Lipids (fats) are generally present in relatively low amounts in most fruits and vegetables.
• Fruits and vegetables mainly provide water, vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and carbohydrates.

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• Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vitamins, not water-soluble.
• Vitamin B-complex and Vitamin C are water-soluble vitamins.

Additional information:

• Vitamin A: Important for vision and healthy skin.
• Vitamin K: Essential for normal blood clotting.
• Vitamin C: Helps in collagen formation and wound healing.

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• A current meter is an instrument used to measure the velocity of flowing water in rivers, canals, and streams.
• The instrument is placed at selected points in the water, and its readings help determine the flow velocity.
• Water discharge can then be calculated using the measured velocity and the cross-sectional area of the channel.

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• Capillary water is retained in the small pores of soil by capillary forces arising from surface tension and adhesion.
• It is the main form of soil water available for plant absorption.
• Capillary water can move through soil pores in response to differences in water potential.

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• Field capacity is the amount of water remaining in soil after excess gravitational water has drained away.
• At this stage, the soil retains water in its pores, making much of it available for plant roots to absorb.
• Field capacity is an important measure for irrigation scheduling and determining the water-holding capacity of soil.

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• Capillary water is held in the small pores of soil.
• It is the main source of water available for plant absorption.
• It is retained by capillary forces, allowing plant roots to absorb it against gravity.

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• When demand for agricultural products decreases, farmers generally have less incentive to produce the same quantity.
• Lower demand can reduce market prices and farmers’ expected income, leading them to reduce production over time.
• The response is not always immediate because agricultural production also depends on weather, input costs, government policies, and existing stocks.

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Explanation

• A chisel plough is a tillage implement with strong.
• It is widely spaced tines used to loosen hard soil and break compacted layers while leaving much of the soil surface relatively undisturbed.
• Its large, rigid shanks can penetrate firm soil and improve water infiltration and root growth.

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