Optimum Zinc Fertilization and Sowing Date Improved Growth, Yield Components, and Grain Zn Contents of Bread Wheat Under Different Tillage Systems

Hussain, Ijaz; Ijaz, Muhammad; Ul‐Allah, Sami; Sattar, Abdul; Sher, Ahmad; Nawaz, Ahmad; Ghaffar, Abdul; Rahman, Muhammad Habib ur; Ahmad, Saeed; Rasheed, Iqra; Nasif, Omaima; Ansari, Mohammad Javed

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“…Data on different crop traits (growth and yield) were recorded from tagged plants following the procedures given by Hussain et al [10]. The plant height was recorded at full maturity of ten tagged plants using measuring tape and was computed to obtain the mean.…”

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“…The optimal sowing time results in increased productivity without increasing expenses [7,8]. Optimum sowing of the wheat crop results in increased tillering, number of spikes, grain weight, and ultimately an enhanced crop yield [9,10]. Similarly, the wheat crop being sown too early results in weak tillers with a depleted root system as a result of high temperatures, which also causes poor germination and embryo mortality.…”

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“…The majority of studies on tillage systems have focused on soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorous (P) changes. Therefore, wheat sowing with minimum tillage systems enhances the soil organic carbon [10]. The systemic absorption of micronutrients in the soil profile is affected by the tillage operations [31].…”

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“…The soil's physical and chemical properties are also improved under minimum tillage practices. However, it takes a longer time period (4-5 years) to improve soil health and productivity through the decomposition of organic matter and crop residues [10]. Furthermore, zero tillage practices result in improved crop water use efficiency by improving the water holding capacity of soil, and in reduced water losses through runoff and evaporation [36], while conventional tillage practices lead to the loss of soil organic matter and nutrients due to enhanced soil erosion [37,38].…”

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“…Therefore, the adaptation of conservation tillage practices and optimum boron applications could be a sustainable practice in improving soil fertility and crop production under late-sown conditions. Moreover, different studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of mineral nutrients (N, Zn, S) on crop growth and productivity when sown at optimal and late conditions under conservation tillage systems [10,35]. However, there has been limited research work reported on the effects of the optimized application of boron in wheat crops under late-sown conditions with different tillage systems.…”

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Boron Fertilization Alleviates the Adverse Effects of Late Sowing in Wheat under Different Tillage Systems

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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a staple and the most important food crop around the world. The growth and productivity of wheat are influenced by different factors, viz., sowing time, tillage system and nutrient application. The current field experiment consists of different boron (B) application rates, viz., B0 = No application (Control), B1 = soil applied (2 kg ha−1), B2 = foliar applied (2 kg ha−1), B3 = water spray; two tillage systems, viz., zero tillage (ZT) and conventional tillage (CT); and three sowing dates (S1 = 15 November; S2 = 5 December and S3 = 25 December). It was conducted during the years 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 under a split-split plot arrangement. The results showed that sowing dates and boron had beneficial impacts on the growth and productivity of wheat. The wheat crop sown on 15 November showed the highest plant height, chlorophyll contents, grains per spike, and grains’ boron content. Similarly, the application of boron under late sown conditions also improved the plant height (83.8 cm), chlorophyll contents (45.6), biological (5418 kg ha−1) and grain (4018 kg ha−1) yield as compared to control during both years. Furthermore, the higher crop growth and yield parameters were noted with the foliar application of boron at 2 kg ha−1. However, wheat crop growth and yield characteristics were not significantly affected by tillage techniques, h. In conclusion, the application of boron @ 2 kg ha−1 could be a suitable option for achieving higher wheat grain yield and productivity under late-sown conditions.

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Unravelling the impact of soil types on zinc, iron, and selenium concentrations in grains and straw of wheat/Amblyopyrum muticum and wheat/Triticum urartu doubled haploid lines

Guwela,

Broadley,

Hawkesford

et al. 2024

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The concentration of mineral nutrients in plants is associated with bioavailabilities of soil mineral nutrients, which are regulated by various soil physio-chemical properties. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of soil type on grain and straw zinc (Zn), iron (Fe) and selenium (Se) concentrations of wheat/Amblyopyrum muticum and wheat/Triticum urartu doubled haploid lines. A set of 42 treatments in a factorial combination with 21 genotypes and two soil types collected from Ngabu and Chitedze Research Stations in Malawi was laid in a randomised complete block design (RCBD) in three replicates. Pre-experiment soil Zn and Fe were extracted using DTPA extraction method followed by analysis with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Aqua-regia hotplate acid digestion was used to extract soil Se and analysis was done using ICPM-MS. Grain and straw samples were digested using nitric acid digestion (HNO3) and analysed using ICP-MS. Soil analysis results showed that the two soils had the same textural class (Sandy clay loam), but different mineral concentrations, pH levels and percentage organic matter. Analysis of variance revealed a ~two-fold higher Zn concentration in grains grown in low pH, high Zn soils (Chitedze soils) compared to grains grown in high pH, low Zn soils (Ngabu soils). Variation in grain Zn concentration was associated with the genotypes (p = 0002), soil type (p = <0.0001), and their interaction (p = 0.035). Grain Fe was 1.3-fold higher in low pH than in high pH soils, and it was influenced by genotypes (p = < 0.0001) and soil type (p = <0.0001). Grain Se was highly associated with soil type (p = <0.0001), and it was 30-fold higher in high pH than in low pH soils. Straw Zn was generally higher in plants grown in Chitedze soils than Ngabu soils, whilst straw Se was higher in plants grown in Ngabu soils than Chitedze soils. The findings demonstrate the significance of soil physio-chemical properties for mineral accumulation and distribution to plant parts, thus informing future breeding programs on important considerations on crop genetic biofortification with the three mineral elements.

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Soil and Foliar Zinc Biofortification of Triticale (x Triticosecale) under Mediterranean Conditions: Effects on Forage Yield and Quality

García-Latorre,

Reynolds-Marzal,

De la Peña-Lastra

et al. 2024

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Zinc (Zn) deficiency represents a significant global concern, affecting both plant and human health, particularly in regions with Zn-depleted soils. Agronomic biofortification strategies, such as the application of Zn fertilizers, offer a cost-effective approach to increase Zn levels in crops. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of soil and foliar Zn biofortification, applied as an aqueous solution of 0.5% zinc sulphate (ZnSO4·7H2O), on triticale (x Triticosecale) grown under Mediterranean conditions. The study was conducted over two growing seasons (2017/18 and 2018/19) in southern Spain, evaluating the effects on biomass yield; forage quality, including crude protein, Van Soest detergent fiber, organic matter digestibility, and relative forage value; and nutrient accumulation. Soil treatment consisted in the application of 50 kg of ZnSO4·7H2O ha−1 solely at the beginning of the first campaign to assess the residual effect on the second year. In contrast, the foliar treatment consisted of two applications of 4 kg of ZnSO4·7H2O ha−1 per campaign, one at the beginning of tillering and the other at the appearance of the first node. The foliar application increased the Zn content of the forage to adequate levels, while the soil application resulted in a 33% increase in biomass production, which is particularly beneficial for farmers. Overall quality was favored by the combined soil + foliar application, and no adverse antagonistic effects on other nutrients were detected. Instead, a synergistic interaction between Se and Zn was observed, which improved the efficacy of this important micronutrient for livestock and human wellbeing.

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Optimum Zinc Fertilization and Sowing Date Improved Growth, Yield Components, and Grain Zn Contents of Bread Wheat Under Different Tillage Systems

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Boron Fertilization Alleviates the Adverse Effects of Late Sowing in Wheat under Different Tillage Systems

Boron Fertilization Alleviates the Adverse Effects of Late Sowing in Wheat under Different Tillage Systems

Unravelling the impact of soil types on zinc, iron, and selenium concentrations in grains and straw of wheat/Amblyopyrum muticum and wheat/Triticum urartu doubled haploid lines

Soil and Foliar Zinc Biofortification of Triticale (x Triticosecale) under Mediterranean Conditions: Effects on Forage Yield and Quality

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