Effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi and organic fertilizers on yield and nutrients uptake of two wheat cultivars

Abstract

This research was conducted in order to evaluate the direct effects of organic and biofertilizers on yield of two native wheat cultivars (Bolani and cross-Bolani) in Sistan area. The experiment was performed as a factorial, based on a completely randomized design with three replications, in Research Greenhouse of University of Zabol. In this study, fertilizer factor at 8 levels [Vermicompost (F1), vermicompost+compost (F2), vermicompost+mycorrhiza (F3), vermicompost+mycorrhiza+compost (F4), compost (F5), compost+mycorrhiza (F6), mycorrhiza (F7) and control (no fertilizer application, F8)] and two wheat cultivars [Bolani (C1) and cross-Bolani (C2)] were considered. Results showed that the highest grain yield (1.13 g/pot) was obtained from combination of mycorrhiza and cross-Bolani treatments (F7C2). Combined treatments of compost+mycorrhiza and cross-Bolani (F6C2) and vermicompost+compost and cross-Bolani (F2C2) were more suitable for nitrogen uptake. The highest percentage of protein (10.27%) was resulted from F6C2 and F2C2 treatment. Overall, combined treatments of F6C2 and F2C2 seem appropriate for Bolani and cross-Bolani wheat cultivars.