Vol. 11, Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Srishti Nisha, Uma Shanker Tiwari and Rajendra Krishna Pathak

Abstract:
The present study investigated the biofortification effect of FYM, Zinc and Iron on yield (grain and straw q h^-1), of wheat at harvest. Soil application of Zinc and Two foliar applications of Iron (one at heading and the other at milking stage) along with 10 t FYM h-1 gave highest grain yield (53.95 and 56.95 q h^-1) and straw yield (71.86 and 75.18 q h^-1) for two consecutive years while the highest protein content (12.50 and 12.63%). Yield (grain and straw) significantly increased over control as a result of the combination of the method applied. The protein content increased non-significantly over the control. Superior yield of wheat was achieved with the soil application of zinc and two foliar applications of 0.5% Ferrous sulphate along with FYM as compared to sole application of zinc, iron and FYM.