Why are leguminous crops such as peas and beans useful for maintaining soil fertility?

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A They add nitrogen to the soil through bacteria in their root noudles
B They absorb all minerals
C They convert sunlight directly into nitrogen
D None of the above

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Answer: A. They add nitrogen to the soil through bacteria in their root noudles

Leguminous crops like peas and beans maintain soil fertility primarily through biological nitrogen fixation and general soil structure improvement.

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Why are leguminous crops such as peas and beans useful for maintaining soil fertility?

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