Role of Nutrients in Wheat: A Review

Meena Pandey (), Jiban Shrestha (), Subash Subedi and Kabita Kumari Shah
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Meena Pandey: Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Paklihawa Campus, Tribhuwan University, Rupandehi, Nepal
Subash Subedi: National Maize Research Program, NARC, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal
Kabita Kumari Shah: Gokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College (GAASC), Tribhuwan University, Baitadi, Nepal

Tropical Agrobiodiversity (TRAB), 2020, vol. 1, issue 1, 18-23

Abstract: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important cereal crop that provides ample nutritious calories for humans and animals. The nutrient plays a vital role in the production of wheat. In this review, previous works were evaluated to investigate the role of nutrients, nutrient deficiency and toxicity in wheat. Both macro and micronutrients are necessary for wheat plants. Every nutrient has its own character and is involved in different metabolic processes of plant life. Nutrient deficiency and toxicity conditions inhibit normal plant growth and exhibit characteristic symptoms. For optimal growth, development, and production, plants need all the necessary nutrients in balance. A balanced application of the primary nutrients (N, P, K), secondary nutrient (S) and some other micronutrients (Zn, B) are needed to enhance wheat production. The soil tests and the demand for crop nutrients should be assessed to identify the quantity of fertilizer recommended for the crop. This study would be a valuable means to wheat growers and researchers for sustainable and higher wheat production.

Keywords: Wheat; nutrients; deficiency; toxicity. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.26480/trab.01.2020.18.23

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