Effect of sulphur fertilization on biofortification of wheat (Triticum aestivum) grains with Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu

YASHBIR SINGH SHIVAY; RAJENDRA PRASAD; VIJAY POONIYA; MADAN PAL; RADHIKA BANSAL

doi:10.56093/ijas.v86i6.58998

Authors

YASHBIR SINGH SHIVAY ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
RAJENDRA PRASAD ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
VIJAY POONIYA ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
MADAN PAL ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
RADHIKA BANSAL ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v86i6.58998

Keywords:

Biofortification, Micronutrients, Sulphur-coated urea, Wheat

Abstract

The highest increase in the concentration of Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu was recorded with 5% sulphur coated urea (SCU), which should be considered as a good source of sulphur along with nitrogen for wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). The present study also shows that S fertilization can be helpful in micronutrients biofortification of wheat grains. This study also suggests the need for a linkage between agronomic and human nutrition research in tandem.

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