Agricultural and Biological Research

Enhancing Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Growth and Productivity through Bio-Fertilizers: A Comprehensive Study

Wheat, Bio-fertilizers, Plant, Spike, Productivity

This study investigates the impact of various bio-fertilizers on the growth and productivity of two wheat varieties, PBW 725 and PBW 343, during the rabi season. Seven different treatments, including Azotobacter (AZ), Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB), Trichoderma (TR), and their combinations, along with a control group, were applied in a factorial randomized block design. The experiment evaluated plant growth, yield, and related characteristics. The results demonstrated a significant positive response to bio-fertilizers, with PBW 725 outperforming PBW 343. Combined application of bio fertilizers, particularly AZ+PSB, showed a substantial increase in plant height, tillering, and yield components. The highest grain yield was observed in variety PBW 725 when treated with combined bio-fertilizers.