When vegetables are grown in rows, placing fertilizers in continuous bands along the sides of the rows is known as:

Read the following statements: Statement I: Fertilizers that are incorporated into the soil prior to planting to improve fertility are known as top-dressing fertilizers. Statement II: Phosphatic fertilizers are most commonly used for top dressing in standing crops. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

To ensure efficient nutrient uptake, phosphatic fertilizers should be applied: