Consider the following statements about living mulch crops 1 They regulate the soil temperature and ...........

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Consider the following statements about living mulch crops.

1. They regulate the soil temperature and reduce the weed.

2. They compete with the main crop for nutrients and water.

3. They control soil erosion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 3 Only

2 Only

2 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

A living mulch/mulch crop is inter planted or under sown with a main crop, and intended to serve the purposes of a mulch such as weed suppression and regulation of soil temperature.
Other benefits of mulches are protecting soil from water and wind erosion.
Some living mulches were found to increase populations of the natural enemies of crop pests.
Legumes used as living mulches also provide nitrogen fixation, reducing the need for fertilizer.