Foliar zinc fertilization improves yield, biofortification and nutrient-use efficiency of upland rice

Yogi, Akshay Kumar; Bana, Ram Swaroop; Bamboriya, Shanti Devi; Choudhary, Ram L.; Laing, Alison M.; Singh, Deepak; Godara, Samarth; Chaudhary, Amresh

doi:10.1007/s10705-023-10270-4

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“…In contrast, in the Northern Hills, a positive correlation exists between wheat yield and the demand for information related to weed management, nutrient management and wheat varieties. This could be because the farming practices used in the Northern Hills may be more susceptible to weed growth, and farmers in this region may require more information regarding technologies like fertilizer usage and the latest varieties (Yogi et al, 2023).…”

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Quantifying effects of climate change and farmers' information demand on wheat yield in India: a deep learning approach with regional clustering

Godara,

Birthal,

Avinash

et al. 2024

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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IntroductionWith increasing demand for food and changing environmental conditions, a better understanding of the factors impacting wheat yield is essential for ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture. By analyzing the effect of multiple factors on wheat yield, the presented research provides novel insights into the potential impacts of climate change on wheat production in India. In the present study, datasets consisting of countrywide environmental and agronomic factors and wheat yield were collected. In addition, the study also analyzes the effect of information demand of farmers on production.MethodologyThe study employs a regional analysis approach by dividing the country into five zonal clusters: Northern Hills, Central India, Indo-Gangetic Plains, North-Eastern India, and Peninsular India. Correlation and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) were performed to uncover the month-wise key factors affecting wheat yield in each zone. Furthermore, four Machine Learning/Deep Learning-based models, including XGBoost, Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU), and 1-D Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), were developed to estimate wheat yield. This study estimated partial derivatives for all factors using Newton's Quotient Technique, a numerical method-based approach.ResultsThe analysis focused on applying this technique to the best-performing wheat yield estimation model, which was the GRU-based model (with RMSE and MAE of 0.60 t/ha and 0.46 t/ha, respectively).DiscussionIn the later sections of the article, multiple policy recommendations are communicated based on the extracted insights. The results of the presented research help inform decision-making regarding the development of strategies and policies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on wheat production in India.

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Quantifying effects of climate change and farmers' information demand on wheat yield in India: a deep learning approach with regional clustering

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Avinash

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“…Over 828 million people are estimated to be undernourished worldwide. To tackle these challenges, new fortification and system resilience approaches are needed in addition to cultivating nutrient-rich and high-yield-producing food crops (4). Micronutrient malnutrition remains a pressing issue due to low nutrient content and bioavailability in staple food grains, especially in arid and semi-arid regions where diverse and nutritious food options are limited (4,5,(7)(8)(9).…”

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“…Transformative changes in major food systems are necessary to build resilience and ensure equitable access to nutritious food for all ( 3 ). Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), rank among the leading causes of illness and disease in developing economies ( 4 , 5 ). Globally, ~17.3% of the population suffers from zinc deficiency alone ( 6 ).…”

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“…1 To tackle these challenges, new fortification and system resilience approaches are needed in addition to cultivating nutrient-rich and high-yield-producing food crops ( 4 ). Micronutrient malnutrition remains a pressing issue due to low nutrient content and bioavailability in staple food grains, especially in arid and semi-arid regions where diverse and nutritious food options are limited ( 4 , 5 , 7 – 9 ). Biofortification of major food crops through climate-smart ecological approaches is a promising pathway to ensure affordable nutrition ( 4 , 7 , 8 , 10 , 11 ).…”

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“…Micronutrient malnutrition remains a pressing issue due to low nutrient content and bioavailability in staple food grains, especially in arid and semi-arid regions where diverse and nutritious food options are limited ( 4 , 5 , 7 – 9 ). Biofortification of major food crops through climate-smart ecological approaches is a promising pathway to ensure affordable nutrition ( 4 , 7 , 8 , 10 , 11 ). Food fortification offers the advantage of delivering nutrients to large populations without drastic changes in food consumption patterns and minimal production costs ( 11 , 12 ).…”

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Micronutrient malnutrition and suboptimal yields pose significant challenges in rainfed cropping systems worldwide. To address these issues, the implementation of climate-smart management strategies such as conservation agriculture (CA) and system intensification of millet cropping systems is crucial. In this study, we investigated the effects of different system intensification options, residue management, and contrasting tillage practices on pearl millet yield stability, biofortification, and the fatty acid profile of the pearl millet. ZT systems with intercropping of legumes (cluster bean, cowpea, and chickpea) significantly increased productivity (7–12.5%), micronutrient biofortification [Fe (12.5%), Zn (4.9–12.2%), Mn (3.1–6.7%), and Cu (8.3–16.7%)], protein content (2.2–9.9%), oil content (1.3%), and fatty acid profile of pearl millet grains compared to conventional tillage (CT)-based systems with sole cropping. The interactive effect of tillage, residue retention, and system intensification analyzed using GGE statistical analysis revealed that the best combination for achieving stable yields and micronutrient fortification was residue retention in both (wet and dry) seasons coupled with a ZT pearl millet + cowpea–mustard (both with and without barley intercropping) system. In conclusion, ZT combined with residue recycling and legume intercropping can be recommended as an effective approach to achieve stable yield levels and enhance the biofortification of pearl millet in rainfed agroecosystems of South Asia.

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Foliar zinc fertilization improves yield, biofortification and nutrient-use efficiency of upland rice

Cited by 9 publications

References 66 publications

Quantifying effects of climate change and farmers' information demand on wheat yield in India: a deep learning approach with regional clustering

Quantifying effects of climate change and farmers' information demand on wheat yield in India: a deep learning approach with regional clustering

Elucidating the interactive impact of tillage, residue retention and system intensification on pearl millet yield stability and biofortification under rainfed agro-ecosystems

Role of zinc solubilizing bacteria in sustainable agriculture

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