Optimizing Nitrogen and Seed Rates for Enhanced Wheat Yield and Quality
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https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v6i3.3256Keywords:
Agronomic management practices, Crop quality improvement, Nitrogen fertilization, Seed rate optimization, Wheat productivityAbstract
This study examined the effects of varying nitrogen levels (0-160 kg ha-1) and seed rates (60-150 kg ha-1) on wheat yield and quality at Bacha Khan Agriculture Research Farm, Pakistan, during the 2017-18 fall season. Results indicated that optimal nitrogen application (120-160 kg ha-1) and seed rates (120-150 kg ha-1) significantly improved yield attributes, including leaf area index, plant height, biological and grain yield, and harvest index. Nitrogen and seed rates interaction had a significant impact on these parameters, with the highest values observed at 120-160 kg N ha-1 and 120-150 kg seed ha-1. The results indicate that optimizing nitrogen levels and seed rates can enhance wheat productivity and quality.
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