Which of the following statements is/are correct? A. In paddy fields, cyanobacteria serve as an important biofertilizer. B. Vermicompost consists of organic matter prepared by the action of earthworms on human or animal waste. C. The important examples of cyanobacteria as biofertilizers are Anabaena, Nostoc, and Oscillatoria. D. All of these
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This statement is correct. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen and converting it into a form that can be used by plants. This makes them an important biofertiliser in paddy fields, where they help improve soil Show more…
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