REVITALIZING CEREAL CROP PRODUCTION: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE EFFECTS OF MACRO AND MICRO-NUTRIENT FOLIAR SPRAYS ON GROWTH AND YIELD

MI AHMED; A IRUM; AA KHAN; S NOOR; A NAZ; F AHMAD; S GHAFOOR; S SAJJAD; R KAUSAR; S NAWAZ; A MUNSHA

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.1215

Authors

MI AHMED Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Sargodha, Pakistan
A IRUM Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute Faisalabad, Pakistan
AA KHAN Fodder Research Institute Sargodha, Pakistan
S NOOR Soil & Water Testing Laboratory for Research, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
A NAZ Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Sargodha, Pakistan
F AHMAD Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Sargodha, Pakistan
S GHAFOOR Agriculture Extension Department, Jail Road, Sargodha, Pakistan
S SAJJAD College of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Pakistan
R KAUSAR Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Sargodha, Pakistan
S NAWAZ Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Sargodha, Pakistan
A MUNSHA Water Resources Zone Irrigation Department Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.1215

Keywords:

Foliar fertilizer, cereal crop, nutrient delivery, macronutrients, micronutrients, safety precautions, sustainability

Abstract

Foliar fertilizer treatment has been identified as a viable source for boosting cereal crop growth and productivity. However, some elements such as application method, nutrient supply, and timing must be taken into account to get the best results. Foliar spray is an effective and focused method of nutrient delivery since it avoids soil shortages and encourages direct absorption through leaves. This review emphasizes the significance of macronutrients for crop growth and development, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc. It also looks at how micronutrients like zinc, iron, manganese, etc affect the quantity and quality of agricultural production. Foliar spraying can be a useful method of giving these nutrients to crops, especially during crucial growth stages. To reduce the possibility of causing harm to the crops and surrounding environment, safety precautions should be taken throughout the foliar spraying process. These safety measures include careful nozzle selection, equipment calibration, and cleaning. Overall, the application of foliar nutrients has the potential to result in the production of cereal crops that are more effective and sustainable.

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