Next-Generation Nutrient Management Strategies for Wheat: Enhancing Productivity and Soil Quality
N K Singh
ICAR-ATARI-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, 229408, India.
Virendra Singh *
School of Agricultural Science and Engineering, IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Harishankar
College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jashpur (C.G.) University - Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.), India.
Narinder Panotra
Institute of Biotechnology, SKUAST, Jammu, Chatha (J&K)-180009, India.
Virendra Kumar Painkra
College of Agriculture and Research Station, Jashpur (C.G.) University - Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.), India.
Sulochna
Department of Agronomy Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, College in Garhwa, Bishunpur, Piprakala, Garhwa-822114, Birsa Agricultural University, Jharkhand, India.
Sweeta Manhas
Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, SKUAST-Jammu, 180009, India.
Satybhan Singh
School of Agricultural Science and Engineering, IFTM University, Moradabad, 244102, India.
Rajesh G M
Department of Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology, Kerala Agricultural University, Tavanur, Malappuram, Kerala, 679573, India.
Hari Shankar Singh
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Pincode- 208002, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a staple food crop worldwide, but faces significant challenges including declining soil fertility, increasing fertilizer costs, and environmental concerns associated with conventional nutrient management practices. This review explores next-generation strategies for enhancing wheat productivity and soil quality through innovative nutrient management approaches. We discuss precision agriculture techniques, such as site-specific nutrient management and variable rate fertilization, which can improve nutrient use efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. The role of organic amendments, including compost, manure, and biochar, in improving soil health and nutrient availability is also examined. Additionally, we highlight the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and mycorrhizal fungi to enhance nutrient uptake and plant growth. The integration of these complementary approaches offers promising pathways for sustainable wheat production systems that can meet growing global food demands while preserving ecosystem services. Future research should focus on developing region-specific nutrient management protocols and evaluating the long-term economic and environmental benefits of these innovative strategies.
Keywords: Wheat, nutrient management, precision agriculture, organic amendments, remote sensing, crop models, decision support systems, sustainable agriculture