Ecological Assessment of Nano Micronutrient Composites on Growth Dynamics and Yield Performance of Late-Sown Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Authors

  • Samyak Jain

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Vivek Kumar Pathak

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Anant Deogaonkar

    Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Nagpur, Symbiosis International (Deemed) University, Pune 441110,

    India
  • Piyush Vashistha

    Department of Computer Engineering and Applications, Ganeshi Lal Agrawal University, Mathura 281406, India
  • Deepshree Kumar

    School of Management, Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur 440013, India
  • Gumpi Kabak

    School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
  • Kumar Gaurav

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Saurabh Gangola

    Department of Microbiology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Divya

    Department of Biological Sciences, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar 263145, India
  • Pragati Srivastava

    Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New Delhi 110012, India
  • Sunil Kumar

    School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, India
  • Anupama Rawat

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Pallavi Bhatt

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Rowndel Khwairakpam

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Supriya Gupta

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Somya Misra

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Ashish Gaur

    Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era Deemed to be University, Dehradun 248002, India
  • Samiksha Joshi

    Himalayan School of Biosciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun 248016, India
  • Rajneesh Bhardwaj

    School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 248002, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i4.9640
Received: 22 April 2025 | Revised: 19 May 2025 | Accepted: 22 May 2025 | Published Online: 8 September 2025

Abstract

Background: The study examines the ecological impact of nano-micronutrient composites on the growth and maturation of late-planted wheat within an agroecological framework. Methods: Experiments conducted using a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications and eight treatment combinations, ensured uniform plant populations prior to treatment applications. Significant variations were observed across multiple growth parameters, including tiller density per square meter and dry matter accumulation at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days after sowing (DAS). Results: Notably, the treatment involving RDF + 20 ppm rGO-Fe + rGO-Zn with two foliar sprays at 45 and 60 DAS (T6) exhibited markedly superior growth performance compared to the control and conventional zinc and iron applications. Maximum grain yield (29.2 q/ha) was achieved in T8 (RDF + 20ppm rGO-Fe + rGO-Zn with two sprays at 45 and 60 DAS) whereas straw yield (50.5 q/ha), biological yield (77.1 q/ha),  Harvest Index (38.7 %) and Grain Straw ratio (0.6) were found maximum in RDF + 20ppm rGO-Fe + rGO (Reduced Graphene oxide) − Zn with two sprays at 45 and 60 DAS (T6). Conclusion: The application of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-based iron and zinc nanoparticles significantly improved nutrient uptake and utilization efficiency, leading to enhanced crop vigor and yield. The study underscores the ecological importance of integrating nanotechnology with nutrient management to sustain a healthy and balanced agroecosystem. This research focuses on sustainable agriculture, nanofertilizers, nutrient use efficiency, and ecological impact, which follows the Q16, Q57, and O13 JEL (Journal of Economic Literature) classification.

Keywords:

Ecology; Sustainability; Nano fertiliser; rGO-Zn; rGO-Fe; Micronutrients; Wheat

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Jain, S., Pathak, V. K., Deogaonkar, A., Vashistha, P., Kumar, D., Kabak, G., Gaurav, K., Gangola, S., Divya, Srivastava, P., Kumar, S., Rawat, A., Bhatt, P., Khwairakpam, R., Gupta, S., Misra, S., Gaur, A., Joshi, S., & Bhardwaj, R. (2025). Ecological Assessment of Nano Micronutrient Composites on Growth Dynamics and Yield Performance of Late-Sown Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Research in Ecology, 7(4), 97–107. https://doi.org/10.30564/re.v7i4.9640

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