"Mulching" is the term used for the process of (a) Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc. (b) Breaking down big pieces of soil into small ones (c) Transplanting of paddy seedlings (d) Nitrogen fixation of soil by use of fertilizers

"Mulching" is the term used for the process of (a) Covering the roots of plants with loose material, dung, etc. in order to protect them from soil erosion etc. (b) Breaking down big pieces of soil into small ones (c) Transplanting of paddy seedlings (d) Nitrogen fixation of soil by use of fertilizers
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