Nutrients uptake and utilization efficiency of wheat (Triticum Turgidum L. Var) as affected by filter cake and bagasse ash amendment in nitisol

Abstract

ABSTRACTA greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of six rates of filter cake and bagasse ash each separately (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 ton ha−1) on nutrients uptake and utilization efficiency of wheat in nitisol. Filter cake application was found to better increase in nitrogen (N), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), potassium (K), and magnesium (Mg) uptake and utilization efficiency while bagasse ash influenced zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) uptake. Bagasse ash application also reduced the uptake of iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) by wheat. Multiple regression analysis showed that the soil properties explained selected macronutrients and micronutrients uptake. Exchangeable acidity negatively explained some of the nutrient uptakes. In general, filter cake and bagasse ash were found effective in enhancing the nutrient uptake and utilization efficiency by wheat cultivated in acidic soils such as nitisol.