Effect of iron on yield, quality and nutrient uptake of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Pingoliya, K.K. and Dotaniya, M.L. and Lata, M. (2014) Effect of iron on yield, quality and nutrient uptake of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). African Journal of Agricultural Research, 9 (37). pp. 2841-2845.

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Abstract

The role of micronutrients In crops is well known in the present context. Research already proved the micronutrient deficiency in various crops as well as in the human beings and which results as drastic reduction in crop yield. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important grain legume crop in the World, and being a rich and cheap source of protein can help people to improve the nutritional quality of their diets. It is also the premier food legume crop in India, ranks first among all pulse crops. Iron (Fe) play vital role in several enzymatic reactions and metabolism in plants. A little amount of Fe enhanced the chickpea yield and quality. Application of Fe fertilizer for crop production also reduces the malnourishment in human and animals. At present, more emphasis is on biofortification aspect through agronomic as well as breeding techniques. Application of Fe fertilizers in chickpea crop production may be a better sustainable option to overcome these problems in the future. This review article described the Fe role in yield, quality and nutrient uptake by chickpea

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Chickpea, micronutrient, Nutrient management
Author Affiliation:	Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, India
Subjects:	Plant Production
Divisions:	Chickpea
Depositing User:	Mr T L Gautham
Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2015 09:42
Last Modified:	30 Jan 2015 09:42
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10,5897/A JAR2013.8437
URI:	http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/13607

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