Explanation

• Urea fertilizer is a nitrogenous fertilizer (CO(NH₂)₂).
• It has a slightly alkaline nature with pH around 8.0.

Additional information:

• Ammonium sulfate — 5.0–6.0 (acidic)
• DAP — 7.0–7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
• MOP — 7.0–8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
• SSP — 5.5–6.5 (slightly acidic)

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Explanation

• Heritability measures how much of trait variation is due to genetics.
• Narrow-sense heritability = Additive genetic variance / Phenotypic variance.
• It shows how well a trait can be passed from parents to offspring.
• Important in plant and animal breeding.
• Helps predict response to selection.

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Explanation

• Kajli is a well-known sheep breed of Pakistan.
• Famous for its high-quality wool and meat.
• Primarily found in Punjab and Sindh regions.
• Adapted to local climatic conditions.
• Important for livestock economy and farmers’ income.

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Explanation

• Soil texture refers to the relative proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles in soil.
• Determines water retention, aeration, and fertility of soil.
• Soil structure is about arrangement of soil particles.
• Important for agriculture and land management.

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Explanation

• Delta of water refers to the total water required to produce one unit of crop yield.
• For wheat, it is about 16 acre-inches per acre.
• Ensures optimal growth and maximum yield.
• Depends on soil type, climate, and irrigation method.
• Important for efficient water management in agriculture.

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Explanation

• CIMMYT stands for International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.
• It is a global agricultural research organization.

Additional information:

• Headquarters: El Batán, Mexico
• Founded: 1966

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Explanation

• CLCV stands for Cotton Leaf Curl Virus.
• It is a viral disease affecting cotton crops.
• Causes leaf curling, stunted growth, and reduced yield.
• Major problem in Pakistan, India, and other cotton-growing regions.
• Transmitted by whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci).

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Explanation

• Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for root development and flowering in plants.

Common phosphorus fertilizers include:

• SSP (Single Super Phosphate)
• DAP (Diammonium Phosphate)
• Nitrophos (contains N and P)

MOP (Muriate of Potash) provides potassium (K), not phosphorus.

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Explanation

• Castor bean (Ricinus communis) is grown for oil extraction from seeds.
• The oil, called castor oil, has industrial and medicinal uses.
• It is classified as an oilseed crop.
• Grows in tropical and subtropical regions.
• Seeds contain ricin, a toxic compound, so processing is important.

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Explanation

• KS-282 and KS-133 are high-yielding coarse rice cultivars.
• Developed for better grain quality and disease resistance.
• Coarse rice is widely grown in tropical and subtropical regions.
• These cultivars help improve food security and farmer income.
• Suitable for both irrigated and rainfed conditions.

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