Integrated Nutrient Management for Enhancing Cereal Crop Production: A Review
Vaishali Surve
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch-392012, Gujarat, India.
Payal Patel *
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch-392012, Gujarat, India.
Tushar Patel
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch-392012, Gujarat, India.
Hitesh Jinjala
Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch-392012, Gujarat, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) is a holistic approach that aims to optimize nutrient use efficiency in cereal crop production by combining various sources of nutrients, including organic and inorganic fertilizers. The integration of organic materials, such as crop residues and manures, with chemical fertilizers is emphasized to enhance soil fertility, improve nutrient availability, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The synergistic effects of combining different nutrient sources contribute to balanced nutrition, reduced environmental impact, and increased resilience to changing climatic conditions. This abstract highlights the significance of integrated nutrient management as a comprehensive strategy for achieving higher cereal crop yields while addressing the challenges of nutrient management and environmental sustainability in modern agriculture. Integrated Nutrient Management not only boosts the growth, yield attributes, overall yield, and quality parameters of cereal crops but also fosters soil health, thereby fostering long-term agricultural sustainability.
Keywords: Integrated nutrient management, Inorganic fertilizers, soil health, organic matter