Impact of Various Nitrogenous Fertilizers on Wheat Crop Yield and Growth

Amina Hussain; Nobal Azeem; Talha Riaz; Tahir Yab Khan; Babu Pehlwan; Tayyaba Amjad; Muhammad Muzammal; Imran Ali Sani; Umm-E-Habiba; Bushra Sarfraz

doi:10.70749/ijbr.v3i3.886

Authors

Amina Hussain Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Nobal Azeem Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Talha Riaz Department of Crop Breeding and Genetics. College of Agriculture, Nanjing Agricultural University, China.
Tahir Yab Khan Department of Horticulture, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Babu Pehlwan Department of Horticulture, PSDP Olive Project, Pakistan.
Tayyaba Amjad Department of Chemistry, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Muhammad Muzammal Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Imran Ali Sani Department of Biotechnology, Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
Umm-E-Habiba Department of Botany, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Bushra Sarfraz Department of Botany, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i3.886

Keywords:

Nitrogenous Fertilizers, Wheat Yield, Fertilizer Application Rates, Urea, Ammonium Nitrate, Crop Growth, And Agricultural Sustainability

Abstract

Nitrogenous fertilizers have increased crop yield, especially for essential crops such as wheat. This study assessed the effects of different nitrogen fertilizers (Urea, Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulfate, and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate) on wheat growth and yield. This research evaluated the impact of various nitrogen fertilizer types and application rates on essential wheat growth characteristics, such as plant height, tiller count, grain yield, and grain weight. A randomized complete block design (RCBD) was employed for field trials in the growing season, featuring three replicates for each treatment. Fertilizer treatments comprised different application rates of Urea (120, 180, 240 kg/ha), Ammonium Nitrate, Ammonium Sulfate, and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate. The research gathered wheat growth metrics and yield data, which ANOVA examined to identify significant differences among treatments. The findings indicated that Urea (240 kg/ha) resulted in the most significant plant height, tiller count, grain production, and grain weight, significantly surpassing other fertilizer applications. Ammonium Nitrate exhibited comparable beneficial benefits, whereas Ammonium Sulfate and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate showed relatively subdued impacts on wheat productivity. The findings indicated that improving the application of nitrogen fertilizer, specifically Urea, might substantially enhance wheat crop yield and growth, thus promoting more effective agricultural methods. The study emphasized the significance of nitrogen management in wheat cultivation and provided critical insights for enhancing fertilizer utilization efficiency and sustainability. Additional research is required to investigate the long-term impacts of these fertilizers on soil health and environmental impact. Nitrogen fertilizers, especially Urea at 240 kg/ha, significantly enhance wheat growth, yield, and sustainability, necessitating further research on environmental impacts.

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