Author(s): Abhay Dwivedi, Ashish Nath and Bhupesh Kumar Mishra

Abstract: To assess the impact of integrated nutrient management (INM) on the growth, yield, nutrient use efficiency, and economics of wheat (Triticum aestivum L., cv. PBW 590), a field experiment was carried out during the Rabi season of 2024-2025 at the Agronomy Research Farm, Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow (U.P.). T₁ (control), T₂ (100% RDF), T₃ (75% RDF + 25% RDN through FYM), T₄ (50% RDF + 50% RDN through FYM), T₅ (75% RDF + biofertilizer—Azotobacter + PSB), T₆ (50% RDF + 25% RDN through FYM + biofertilizer), and T₇ (100% organic: FYM + vermicompost + biofertilizer) were the seven treatments that were set up in a randomized block design. Following technical guidelines, both organic and inorganic nutrition sources were used, and the crop was consistently maintained until it reached physiological maturity and was harvested. Growth parameters, yield attributes, grain yield, nutrient use efficiency, and net income were all highest when 50% RDF + 25% RDN was applied through FYM + biofertilizer, according to the results. These values were statistically comparable to those obtained with 75% RDF + biofertilizer (Azotobacter + PSB). The research shows that INM techniques can successfully lessen reliance on chemical fertilizers while maintaining high wheat production and profitability.

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