Vol. 13, Issue 6 (2024)

This research investigates the influence of seven nitrogen levels, with Treatment 1 serving as the control, on the growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in a field experiment conducted at the experimental field of Sardar Patel University, Balaghat, during the Rabi season of 2022-23. The study aimed to assess the effects of different nitrogen levels on key growth and yield parameters, including the number of tillers, plant height, spikelets per spike, number of grains per panicle, grain yield, straw yield, test weight, and harvest index. Data collected revealed a significant positive impact of different nitrogen levels on all assessed parameters. The nitrogen level in Treatment 4, specifically at 80 kg per hectare, demonstrated remarkable results across multiple metrics. Notably, Treatment 4 exhibited the maximum number of tillers, the tallest plant height, and the highest yield.

The findings underscore the importance of nitrogen management in optimizing wheat crop performance. The increased number of tillers suggests enhanced vegetative growth, while the taller plant height indicates robust plant development. Moreover, the positive effects of nitrogen were evident in the reproductive phase, as reflected by higher spikelets per spike and grains per panicle. The ultimate manifestation of these positive influences was observed in the significantly higher grain yield and straw yield in Treatment 4.