Effect iron chelated and potassium fertilization on growth and yield of wheat Triticum aestivum L.

Abstract

"A field experiment was carried in two locations (Nasr and Eslah) in Thi Qar province during winter season (2015 – 2016). the experience included study two factors which of three concentrations of iron chelated (0-50-100 mg L-1 ) spray on leaves before flowering period , and three levels of potassium fertilizer ( 0- 50-100 K2O kg h-1 ) The experiment was designed by using randomized complete blocks design with three replication (RCBD) with three replications. Results showed that the iron chelated treatments had a significant effect on growth traits in both of Nasr and Eslah locations , the treatment of concentration of 100 mg/ L get higher values for growth traits plant height 88-85 cm and the number of tillers / plant 12-10 Tillers, area flag leaf 25.6-25.5 cm2 and yield grain 6.04-5.97 t / h in Nasr and Eslah, respectively, while potassium treatment had a significant effect on growth traits in both of locations, the treatment 100 kg K2O h -1 gave higher values for growth traits area flag leaf reached 28-27.1 cm2 and gave the highest values of the attributes of yield the components and yield grain 6.00-5.9 t / h in Nasr site and Eslah, respectively . The combination treatment (100 mg Fe with 100 kg K2O) gave the highest mean properties of the yield components, number of spikes, number of grains per spike, and grain yield compared to the control treatment"