Effect of organic nitrogen management practices on growth attributes of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Summary

This field experiment evaluated eight organic nitrogen management treatments on wheat growth parameters using a randomised block design during the rabi season. Application of 50% Recommended Dose of Nitrogen through Farm Yard Manure as basal dressing combined with split nitrogen via irrigation supplemented with Jeevamrit (500 L ha⁻¹) and Panchagavya (3% spray) produced the highest emergence count, plant height, dry matter accumulation, and tiller numbers compared to other treatments, including sole reliance on basal FYM application.

Regional applicability

This research was conducted in India under rabi season conditions and employed organic practices (FYM, Jeevamrit, Panchagavya) specific to the Indian context. Whilst the core agronomic principles of split nitrogen application and organic amendments may be relevant to United Kingdom wheat production, direct transferability is limited by differing soil conditions, climate (UK winter wheat growing season differs from Indian rabi), regulatory frameworks for permitted organic inputs, and the need for UK-specific variety and management trials.

Key measures

Emergence count, plant height (cm), dry matter accumulation (g plant⁻¹), number of tillers, measured at multiple growth stages during rabi season wheat cultivation

Outcomes reported

The study measured emergence count, plant height, dry matter accumulation, and number of tillers in wheat at different growth stages under eight organic nitrogen management treatments. Results identified the optimal combination of FYM, split irrigation-applied nitrogen, Jeevamrit, and Panchagavya spray for maximising growth parameters.

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