What are biofertilisers?
ASynthetic salts that supply soil nitrogen
BBacterial toxins used against crop pests
COrganisms that enrich the nutrient quality of soil
DHormones that speed up plant growth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of soil
Biofertilisers are living organisms such as bacteria, fungi and cyanobacteria that enrich soil nutrients.
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