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Long-term nutrient management affects nitrogen dynamics and crop yield in rice (Oryza sativa)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) system

The present study was conducted to assess the in-season dynamics of nitrogen (N) in an Inceptisol under long-term fertilizer management in rice (Oryza sativa L.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The treatments comprised combination of chemical...

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Published in:The Indian journal of agricultural sciences 2021-09, Vol.91 (8)
Main Authors: SHARMA, AJAY, DHERI, G S, SAINI, SAT PAL
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Language:English
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Summary:The present study was conducted to assess the in-season dynamics of nitrogen (N) in an Inceptisol under long-term fertilizer management in rice (Oryza sativa L.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The treatments comprised combination of chemical fertilizers (100% NPK and 150% NPK) and organic manures (100% NPK+FYM, 100% NPK+GM and 100% NPK+SI) along with unfertilized control laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. Soil samples were collected at 30, 60, 90 and 120 days after transplanting/sowing and at harvest of rice and wheat, respectively and analysed for available N, ammonical N, nitrate N and total N. Plant samples were also collected at corresponding time period to determine the N content, uptake and biomass. Application of 100% NPK+FYM had significantly higher contents of different N forms during growth of both rice and wheat compared to rest of the treatments. At harvest of rice, combined use of 100% NPK and FYM improved soil available N and total N over 100% NPK by 20 and 22%; respectively. Whereas at wheat harvest; the increase in available and total N amounted to 29 and 23%, respectively due to corresponding treatments. The gradual decrease in N forms was observed till crop harvest. The grain and straw yield, content and total uptake of N by rice and wheat increased significantly under the integrated fertilizer management. Integrated nutrient management practice improved the relative proportion of plant-available N forms and achieved higher rice-wheat productivity.
ISSN:0019-5022
2394-3319
DOI:10.56093/ijas.v91i8.115807