The method of harvesting a crop which leaves the roots and
the lower parts of the plant uncut to give the subtle crops is known
as -
a. Mulching
b. Intensive farming
c. Ratooning
d. Zero tillage farming

1 Answer

Answer :

c. Ratooning

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