zinc sulfate · Yield · Triticum aestivum (wheat)

Results differ100 papers: 98 positive, 2 negative or no effect · 38 pairs of papers confirmed to differ

236 claims from these papers; 15 citations between them.

Papers whose results differ, checked claim by claim 38

38 pairs of papers on this question report results that differ: an effect in one paper, the opposite effect or no effect in the other. Two model reviewers reading both claims accepted each pair.

Effect of seed priming on growth and phenology of wheat under late‐sown conditions (2004)
increaseZnSO 4 priming increased plant dry matter and grain yield over unprimed seeds.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentCompare the two papers →
Evaluating Zinc Fertilizer Requirement on Typic Haplaquent in the Rice-Wheat Cropping System (2002)
increaseThe wheat yield increased by 21.0 kg per kg of zinc sulfate applied.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Study of Zinc effects on quantitative and qualitative traits of winter wheat in saline soil condition (2006)
no changeZinc sulfate use had no effect on straw, ear number per square meter or seed number per ear of winter wheat.
Foliar application of zinc sulphate to improve yield and grain zinc content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2019)
increaseFoliar zinc sulphate at 4 and 6 mM significantly increased tiller number, spike length, and grains per spike.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Response of Wheat Plants to Zinc, Iron, and Manganese Applications and Uptake and Concentration of Zinc, Iron, and Manganese in Wheat Grains (2009)
increaseApplication of 80 kg ZnSO4 ha−1 alone significantly increased grain yield in 2003.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Effect of different doses of zinc and its methods of application on yield and chemical composition of wheat (2004)
increaseSeed soaking with 0.25% zinc sulphate solution gave significantly higher yield per hectare in wheat.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
RESPONSE OF WHEAT TO DIFFERENT DOSES OF ZnSO4 UNDER THAL DESERT ENVIRONMENT (2010)
increaseGrain yield increased with each zinc dose up to 22.5 kg per hectare.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →

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Effects of 8 kinds of Foliar Sprays on Wheat Yield and Grain Filling Characteristics (2015)
increaseZinc sulfate spray had a particularly strong yield increase.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Agronomic and economic efficiency of ground tire rubber and rubber ash used as zinc fertilizer sources for wheat (2015)
increaseZinc sulfate increased wheat grain yield significantly over no zinc control.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
EFFECT OF VARIOUS LEVELS AND THEIR APPLICATION SEQUENCE OF ZINC ON THE RICE-WHEAT CROPPING SYSTEM IN TYPIC NATRUSTALF SODIC SOIL OF UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA (2014)
increaseZinc sulphate application increased the reported wheat yields and zinc use measures over control.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Effect of Magnesium and Zinc Elements on Agronomic Traits and Seed Germination of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Sivand) (2017)
increaseZinc sulfate at 60 kg per hectare gave a higher wheat yield than the control, 7.10 tons per hectare
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Studies on Phenological Development and Yield of Wheat In Relation To Sowing Dates, Seed Priming and Foliar Nutrition (2019)
increaseZinc sulfate spray increased yield by 26.8 and 19.4%.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
ALLEVIATION THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS- ZINC ANTAGONISM ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) GROWN IN NEWLY RECLAIMED SANDY SOILS (2007)
increaseApplying 12 kg ZnSO4/fad significantly increased thousand grain weight and grain and straw yields.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Effect of foliar application of different nutrients on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under sodic soil (2021)
increaseGrain yield/m2 was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Effect of zinc fertilization on growth, yield attributes and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop under irrigated mollisol (2020)
increaseSoil application of zinc sulphate heptahydrate at 25 kg/ha improved growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of wheat.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Zinc uptake and yield of wheat as influenced by zinc fertilizer in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India (2022)
increaseSoil ZnSO4 application up to 15 kg ha−1 significantly increased wheat grain yield.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Impact of iron and zinc agronomic biofortification on yield, concentration and uptake of nutrients in wheat as affected by iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants (2024)
increase40 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 gave higher wheat grain yield of 2971 kg ha-1.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Impact of foliar application of iron and zinc fertilizers on grain iron, zinc, and protein contents in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
increaseLarge-plot ZnSO 4 application improved wheat grain yield.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Optimizing Grain Zinc Biofortification in Bread Wheat: Innovative Fertilization Strategies for Field Conditions (2024)
increaseTop dressed soil zinc sulfate increased grain yield and grain zinc concentration.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Zinc biofortification of wheat through fertilizer and genotype management (2024)
increaseAlvand showed a promising trend of elevated grain yield with foliar zinc sulfate application.
What separates themSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Integrated Management of Spot Blotch Disease of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana (Sacc.) Shoem (2025)
increaseZinc sulphate increased wheat grain yield.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Biofortification of Romanian and Egyptian Wheat Cultivars with Zinc and Its Effect on Yield (2025)
increaseZinc sulfate spraying increased the biological yield and harvest index of wheat.
What separates themSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Machine learning-based evaluation of seed priming and biostimulant applications in rainfed wheat (2026)
increaseZinc sulphate priming increased biological yield.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldCompare the two papers →
Study of Zinc effects on quantitative and qualitative traits of winter wheat in saline soil condition (2006)
no changeZinc sulfate use had no effect on straw, ear number per square meter or seed number per ear of winter wheat.
Response of wheat cultivars to zinc application for seed yield and quality improvement (2023)
increaseZinc sulphate application increased biomass, spike length and number of seeds per spike.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of seed Priming and Foliar Application of Zinc on Yield and Yield Components of two wheat Cultivars (2015)
increasePriming with zinc sulfate raised wheat grain yield by 2.2% over unprimed control.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Seed priming with zinc sulfate and zinc chloride affects physio-biochemical traits, grain yield and biofortification of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) (2022)
increasePriming with 0.5 M ZnSO4 improved grain yield by 63.1% against non-primed seeds.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of fertilizer and organic manure on rice (Oryza sativa) and their residual effect on wheat (Triticum aestivum) (2001)
increaseZinc sulphate at 25 kglha significantly improved wheat growth and yield-attributing characters relative to no ZnSO.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Evaluating Zinc Fertilizer Requirement on Typic Haplaquent in the Rice-Wheat Cropping System (2002)
increaseThe wheat yield increased by 21.0 kg per kg of zinc sulfate applied.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themTest system: field · controlled environmentSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Foliar application of zinc sulphate to improve yield and grain zinc content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2019)
increaseFoliar zinc sulphate at 4 and 6 mM significantly increased plant fresh weight and yield per plant.
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
What separates themSituation: not stated · seed primingCompare the two papers →
Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc (2019)
no changeNutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
increaseSoil application of 10 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 gave 4.9 per cent higher grain yield than control.
What separates themTest system: controlled environment · fieldSituation: seed priming · not statedCompare the two papers →
Effect of different doses of zinc and its methods of application on yield and chemical composition of wheat (2004)
increaseSeed soaking with 0.25% zinc sulphate solution gave significantly higher yield per hectare in wheat.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Study of Zinc effects on quantitative and qualitative traits of winter wheat in saline soil condition (2006)
no changeZinc sulfate use had no effect on straw, ear number per square meter or seed number per ear of winter wheat.
ALLEVIATION THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS- ZINC ANTAGONISM ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) GROWN IN NEWLY RECLAIMED SANDY SOILS (2007)
increaseApplying 12 kg ZnSO4/fad significantly increased thousand grain weight and grain and straw yields.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effects of 8 kinds of Foliar Sprays on Wheat Yield and Grain Filling Characteristics (2015)
increaseZinc sulfate spray had a particularly strong yield increase.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of Magnesium and Zinc Elements on Agronomic Traits and Seed Germination of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Sivand) (2017)
increaseZinc sulfate at 60 kg per hectare gave a higher wheat yield than the control, 7.10 tons per hectare
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
ALLEVIATION THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS- ZINC ANTAGONISM ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) GROWN IN NEWLY RECLAIMED SANDY SOILS (2007)
increaseApplying 12 kg ZnSO4/fad significantly increased thousand grain weight and grain and straw yields.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of foliar application of different nutrients on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under sodic soil (2021)
increaseharvest index was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Effect of zinc fertilization on growth, yield attributes and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop under irrigated mollisol (2020)
increaseSoil application of zinc sulphate heptahydrate at 25 kg/ha improved growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of wheat.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Response of wheat cultivars to zinc application for seed yield and quality improvement (2023)
increaseZinc sulphate application increased seed weight and harvest index.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →
Biofortification of Romanian and Egyptian Wheat Cultivars with Zinc and Its Effect on Yield (2025)
increaseZinc sulfate spraying increased the biological yield and harvest index of wheat.
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) (2024)
no changeApplication of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
The records name no dose, test system or situation that separates the two claims.Compare the two papers →

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Response of Rice-Wheat Rotation to Zinc under Irrigated Condition in Doon Valley · 1981
- positive
  Residue of 40 kg zinc sulphate per ha applied to rice gave the maximum following wheat grain yield.
cited by 1 paper here
Evaluation of amounts, methods and sources of zinc application to wheat in flood plain soils · 1986
- positive
  Broadcast zinc sulphate at 10 kg Zn/ha increased wheat grain yield as effectively as drilling ZnO.
  compared with drilling of ZnO below the seed
cited by 1 paper here
Effectiveness of zinc sulfate and zinc chelate as foliar sprays in alleviating zinc deficiency of wheat grown on zinc-deficient soils in Western Australia · 1991
- positive
  Seed-banded zinc sulfate gave the highest grain yields.
cites 1 paper here
Planting systems and integrated nutrient management for enhanced wheat (Triti- cum aestivum) productivity · 2001
- positive
  RDF with FYM, biofertilizer and zinc produced 22% more grain yield than RDF.
  compared with RDF
cited by 1 paper here
Effect of fertilizer and organic manure on rice (Oryza sativa) and their residual effect on wheat (Triticum aestivum) · 2001
- positive
  Zinc sulphate at 25 kglha significantly improved wheat growth and yield-attributing characters relative to no ZnSO.
  compared with no ZnSO,
Evaluating Zinc Fertilizer Requirement on Typic Haplaquent in the Rice-Wheat Cropping System · 2002
- positive
  The wheat yield increased by 21.0 kg per kg of zinc sulfate applied.
- positive
  Zinc sulfate increased the percent yield of wheat by 38.1 %.
Effect of integrated nutrient management on transplanted rice (Oryza sativa) and its residual effect on succeeding wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop in rainfed lowlands · 2002
- positive
  ZnSO4 with full fertilizer increased succeeding wheat yield over full fertilizer alone.
  compared with full RDF alone
Effect of seed priming on growth and phenology of wheat under late‐sown conditions · 2004
- positive
  ZnSO 4 priming increased plant dry matter and grain yield over unprimed seeds.
  compared with unprimed seeds
cited by 1 paper here
Effect of different doses of zinc and its methods of application on yield and chemical composition of wheat · 2004
- positive
  Seed soaking with 0.25% zinc sulphate solution gave significantly higher yield per hectare in wheat.
Study of Zinc effects on quantitative and qualitative traits of winter wheat in saline soil condition · 2006
- positive
  The 120 Kg.ha-1 Zn soil application gave the highest grain yield of winter wheat (4355 Kg.ha-1).
- no effect
  Zinc sulfate use had no effect on straw, ear number per square meter or seed number per ear of winter wheat.
ALLEVIATION THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF PHOSPHORUS- ZINC ANTAGONISM ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF WHEAT (Triticum aestivum L.) GROWN IN NEWLY RECLAIMED SANDY SOILS · 2007
- positive
  Applying 12 kg ZnSO4/fad significantly increased thousand grain weight and grain and straw yields.
- negative
  Zinc above 12 kg ZnSO4/fad significantly reduced thousand grain weight and grain and straw yield.
EVALUATION OF NPZn (10:50:1.5 Zn) COMPLEX FERTILIZER IN RICE WHEAT CROPPING SYSTEM · 2008
- positive
  Wheat grain and straw yields were maximal under combined ZnSO4 and NPZn zinc application.
- positive
  Wheat agronomic zinc efficiency for biomass and grain yield was maximal at combined 5 kg Zn per hectare.
Response of Wheat Plants to Zinc, Iron, and Manganese Applications and Uptake and Concentration of Zinc, Iron, and Manganese in Wheat Grains · 2009
- positive
  Application of 80 kg ZnSO4 ha−1 alone significantly increased grain yield in 2003.
- positive
  Application of 80 kg ZnSO4 ha−1 with foliar Mn significantly increased grain yield in 2003.
- positive
  The greatest grain number per spike followed 80 kg ZnSO4 ha−1 plus foliar Mn.
cited by 3 papers here
RESPONSE OF WHEAT TO DIFFERENT DOSES OF ZnSO4 UNDER THAL DESERT ENVIRONMENT · 2010
- positive
  Grain yield increased with each zinc dose up to 22.5 kg per hectare.
Residual effects of dual-purpose summer legumes and zinc fertilization on succeeding wheat in aromatic hybrid rice-wheat cropping system · 2012
- positive
  Residual mungbean incorporation and ZEU application gave higher net returns in 2008-09.
- positive
  Residual mungbean incorporation and ZEU application gave higher net returns in 2007-08.
- positive
  ZEU residual fertilization yielded 4.90 t ha-1 in 20007-08.
- positive
  ZEU residual fertilization yielded 5.09 t ha-1 in 2008-09.
- positive
  ZEU fertilization increased wheat yield attributes and yields.
Preliminary Study of Micro-fertilizer Applied on Wheat · 2013
- positive
  FeSO4, ZnSO4 and MnSO4 at stated rates obviously increased wheat yield.
Variation in radiation use efficiency of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as influenced by thermal stress management strategies under late sown conditions · 2013
- positive
  Urea and ZnSO4 spray at anthesis produced the highest grain and biological yields among post anthesis treatments.
Effect of zinc sulphate application and the cyclic incorporation of cereal straw on yields, the tissue concentration and uptake of Zn by crops and availability of Zn in soil under rice–wheat rotation · 2014
- positive
  The highest wheat grain yield in year II occurred with zinc sulphate on first-year rice plus cyclic incorporation of 6.0 t straw ha−1.
cites 1 paper here
EFFECT OF VARIOUS LEVELS AND THEIR APPLICATION SEQUENCE OF ZINC ON THE RICE-WHEAT CROPPING SYSTEM IN TYPIC NATRUSTALF SODIC SOIL OF UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA · 2014
- positive
  Zinc sulphate application increased the reported wheat yields and zinc use measures over control.
  compared with control
Foliar Application of Micronutrients Enhances Wheat Growth, Yield and Related Attributes · 2015
- positive
  The combined FeSO4, ZnSO4, and MnSO4 spray was comparatively better for wheat yield attributes.
  compared with comparatively
cited by 3 papers here
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil and Plant Nutrients and Yields of Pearl Millet and Wheat under Semi-arid Inceptisols in India · 2015
- positive
  T11 was superior for wheat grain yield, 5215 kg ha−1.
- positive
  T11 was superior for wheat straw yield, 7220 kg ha−1.
Effect of seed Priming and Foliar Application of Zinc on Yield and Yield Components of two wheat Cultivars · 2015
- positive
  Priming with zinc sulfate raised wheat grain yield by 2.2% over unprimed control.
  compared with control (no priming)
cites 1 paper here
Effects of 8 kinds of Foliar Sprays on Wheat Yield and Grain Filling Characteristics · 2015
- positive
  Zinc sulfate spray had a particularly strong yield increase.
  compared with CK
Agronomic and economic efficiency of ground tire rubber and rubber ash used as zinc fertilizer sources for wheat · 2015
- positive
  Zinc sulfate increased wheat grain yield significantly over no zinc control.
  compared with control
FOLIAGE APPLIED ZINC IMPROVE THE GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY OF WHEAT · 2016
- positive
  A 0.5% zinc sulfate solution produced the highest harvest index.
Effect of zinc on yield and quality of wheat cultivars · 2016
- positive
  The combined soil and foliar ZnSO4 treatment significantly increased wheat straw yield.
- positive
  The combined soil and foliar ZnSO4 treatment significantly increased wheat grain yield.
Effect of Zinc Application on the Nutrient Content of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Irrigated with Different Saline Waters · 2016
- positive
  The reduction in grain and straw yield and in P and Zn contents caused by increasing saline irrigation was smaller at higher zinc sulphate doses.
Realization of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity, profitability and nutrient balance sheet through improved nutrient management · 2017
- positive
  The 150 : 75 : 60 : 20 rate yielded the maximum net monetary return of Rs. 36,331/ha.
  compared with treatments where nitrogen was applied @ 90 kg/ha
- positive
  The 150 : 75 : 60 : 20 NPK ZnSO 4 rate produced the highest grain yield of 51.0 q/ha.
  compared with control
- positive
  Grain yield at the highest yielding rate exceeded control by 71.7 percent.
  compared with control
- no effect
  Further fertility increases beyond 150 : 75 : 60 : 20 did not significantly improve grain yield.
  compared with 150 : 75 : 60 : 20 kg NPK ZnSO 4 /haNo difference from an alternative treatment
cites 1 paper here
Effect of Magnesium and Zinc Elements on Agronomic Traits and Seed Germination of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum cv. Sivand) · 2017
- positive
  Zinc sulfate at 60 kg per hectare gave a higher wheat yield than the control, 7.10 tons per hectare
  compared with control treatment
Effect of seed inoculation of zinc and iron solubilizing micro-organisms on yield and nutrient uptake by wheat in inceptisol · 2017
- positive
  T7 produced the highest wheat grain yield, significantly increased and at par with T5 and T6.
  compared with treatment T 5
cited by 1 paper here
Effect of Nutrient Management Modules on Growth, Yield Attributes and Yield of Wheat · 2017
- positive
  RDF with FYM and ZnSO4 produced higher yield attributes and yield than the other treatments.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  RDF with vermicompost and ZnSO4 produced higher yield attributes and yield than the other treatments.
  compared with rest of the treatments
Effect of integrated nutrient management modules on yield, quality and economics of wheat · 2017
- positive
  The stated fertilizer module produced the highest straw yield of 71.07 q ha-1.
- positive
  The stated fertilizer module produced the highest net return of ₹ 68538.48 ha-1.
- positive
  The stated fertilizer module produced the highest B:C ratio of 2.71%.
- positive
  The stated fertilizer module produced the highest grain yield of 50.80 q ha-1.
The Partitioning Trend of Resources and Alpha-Amylase Enzyme Activity with Zinc Priming in Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Seed · 2017
- positive
  Seed dry weight stabilized on day 21 in controls and day 20 after 0.5% zinc sulfate.
  compared with control
Wheat Grain Enrichment with Zinc Through Using Zinc Fertiliser and Preceding Plant Residues Incorporation · 2018
- positive
  Bean residues plus zinc sulfate produced the highest grain yield of 3.8 t/ha.
  compared with control treatment
Effect of Soil Applicatino and Spry Application Zinc on Chloriphyll Content, Anthocyanin and Wheat Grain Yield under Salinity Stress Levels · 2018
- positive
  Soil-applied zinc sulfate under 90 mM salinity increased wheat grain yield compared with non-zinc application.
  compared with non-zinc application
IMPORTANCE OF GYPSUM, ORGANIC MANURE APPLICATION AND NITROGEN, ZINC FERTILIZATION FOR WHEAT CROP IN SALINE SODIC SOILS. · 2018
- positive
  The stated fertilizer treatment increased wheat yield.
Agronomic bio-fortification of wheat grain with Zinc and Iron. · 2018
- positive
  ZnSO4 and FeSO4 treatment yielded 4435.17 and 4691.70 kg/ha grain across two years.
Zinc fertilization: Practice to improve zinc use efficiency and yield of wheat grown on calcareous soil · 2018
- positive
  Cow dung slurry with ZnSO4 produced wheat straw yield of 51.06 qha-1, at par with the FYM and ZnSO4 treatment.
- positive
  Cow dung slurry with ZnSO4 produced wheat grain yield of 47.89 qha-1, at par with the FYM and ZnSO4 treatment.
- positive
  The FYM and ZnSO4 treatment significantly increased wheat grain yield to 48.39 qha-1.
- positive
  The FYM and ZnSO4 treatment significantly increased wheat straw yield to 53.52 qha-1.
Effect of graded saturation of p-fixing capacity of two different soil types on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2018
- positive
  The combined treatment significantly increased grains per spike in wheat at both locations.
- positive
  The combined treatment significantly increased wheat grain and straw yields at both locations.
Studies on the effect of zinc, iron, and FYM on growth, yield and quality improvement in timely sown wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) varieties · 2018
- positive
  Basal ZnSO4 and tillering FeSO4 with NPK gave highest grain yield.
  compared with other nutrient management treatments
Effect of Zinc Application on Yield Attributes and Yield of Maize and Wheat in Maize-Wheat Cropping System · 2019
- positive
  In the second year, 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 gave higher effective tillers, grain spike-1 and grain diameter in wheat than the remaining treatment.
  compared with the remaining treatment
- positive
  In the second year, 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 increased effective tillers by 6% over 12.5 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 in wheat.
  compared with application of 12.5 kg ZnSO4 ha-1
- positive
  In the second year, 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 increased effective tillers by 11% over control in wheat.
  compared with control
- positive
  Highest straw and total biological yields were obtained with 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1.
- positive
  In wheat, 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 significantly increased 1000 grain weight in both years compared with the remaining treatment.
  compared with the remaining treatment
- positive
  The 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 treatment gave yield advantages of 0.35 to 0.43 t/ha over control, 12.5 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 and foliar spray.
  compared with control, 12.5 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 and foliar spray
- positive
  In the second year, 25 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 increased effective tillers by 10% over foliar spray in wheat.
  compared with foliar spray
The Effect of Zinc Solubilizing Bacteria on Zinc Uptake and Some Properties of Wheat in the Greenhouse · 2019
- positive
  The bacterial consortium with 40 kg/ha zinc sulfate maximized grain yield.
Foliar application of zinc sulphate to improve yield and grain zinc content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2019
- positive
  Foliar zinc sulphate at 4 and 6 mM significantly increased plant fresh weight and yield per plant.
- positive
  Foliar zinc sulphate at 4 and 6 mM significantly increased tiller number, spike length, and grains per spike.
Physiological Traits and Productivity of Wheat (Triticumaestivum L.) in Relation to Foliar Spray of Zinc, Urea, and Thiourea under Rainfed Condition · 2019
- positive
  Combined foliar spray increased wheat yield and its components.
  compared with water sprayed control
- positive
  Combined foliar spray increased wheat height, leaf area and tiller number over the water control.
  compared with water sprayed control
Studies on Phenological Development and Yield of Wheat In Relation To Sowing Dates, Seed Priming and Foliar Nutrition · 2019
- positive
  Zinc sulfate spray increased yield by 26.8 and 19.4%.
cites 1 paper here
Investigation of growth, yield and economics as affected by FYM and some foliar treatments under late sown wheat · 2019
- positive
  Post anthesis zinc sulphate spray produced the highest yield attributes and grain yield, significantly exceeding no spray.
  compared with no spray
Effect of Zinc application on soil properties and uptake of nutrients by wheat grown on calcareous soil · 2019
- positive
  Cow dung slurry with zinc sulfate significantly increased available soil N, P and K at harvest.
- positive
  FYM-incubated zinc sulfate significantly increased available soil N, P and K at harvest.
Effect of zinc fertilization on wheat yield under sandy loam soil · 2019
- positive
  Treatment T6 (soil ZnSO4 20 kg ha-1 plus foliar ZnSO4 0.5% at heading and milking) gave significantly higher grain and straw yield of wheat.
- positive
  Treatment T6 gave the highest B:C ratio of 2.4 in wheat.
- positive
  Treatment T6 gave the highest total income of Rs. 79074 ha-1 in wheat.
- positive
  Soil application of ZnSO4 at 20 kg ha-1 plus foliar spray of 0.5% ZnSO4 at heading and milking stages (T6) gave significantly higher plant height, number of grains per spike and 1000 grain weight of wheat.
Effect of varieties and nutrient management on quality and zinc biofortification of wheat (Triticum aestivum) · 2019
- positive
  The same treatment produced significantly higher straw yield of 8265 kg/ha.
- positive
  The 125% RDN plus soil and foliar ZnSO4 treatment produced significantly higher grain yield of 5681 kg/ha.
Effect of nitrogen and zinc management on growth, yield and economics of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties · 2019
- positive
  The 125% RDN plus ZnSO4 soil and foliar treatment significantly increased biological yield to 13946 kg/ha.
- positive
  The 125% RDN plus ZnSO4 soil and foliar treatment significantly increased straw yield to 8265 kg/ha.
- positive
  The 125% RDN plus ZnSO4 soil and foliar treatment significantly increased growth parameters and yield attributes of wheat.
- positive
  The 125% RDN plus ZnSO4 soil and foliar treatment significantly increased grain yield to 5681 kg/ha.
- positive
  The 125% RDN plus ZnSO4 soil and foliar treatment significantly increased net returns to Rs 83230/ha.
Biofortification with Zinc and Iron Improves the Grain Quality and Yield of Wheat Crop · 2020
- positive
  Soil or foliar application of FeSO4 and ZnSO4, alone or combined, increased plant height, tiller number and spike length of wheat.
- positive
  The same applications increased spikelets per spike, grains per spike and thousand grain weight of wheat.
- positive
  The same applications increased economical yield, biological yield and harvest index of wheat.
cites 1 paper herecited by 3 papers here
Sowing Time and Zn Application Effects on Productivity and Zn Use Efficiency of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Varieties · 2020
- positive
  Soil plus foliar zinc treatment gave numerically higher grain, straw and biological yields.
Effect of zinc fortification on growth, yield and economics of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under irrigated condition of Punjab · 2020
- positive
  T8 produced the highest dry matter accumulation, reported as 57.88, 575.81, 1138.65 and 1396.40 g m-2.
  compared with all the treatments
- positive
  T8 produced the highest number of grains per spike, reported as 41.00.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  T8 produced the highest straw yield, reported as 6.43 t ha-1.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  T8 produced the highest number of spikes per plant, reported as 6.60.
  compared with other treatments
- positive
  T8 produced the highest grain yield, reported as 5.30 t ha-1.
  compared with other treatments
Influence of Integrated Nutrients on Growth and Yield Attributes of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop [Cv.PBW-343] in Inseptisol · 2020
- positive
  Treatment T9 gave significantly highest wheat plant height, green leaves, tillers and dry weight.
  compared with chemical treatment (T3)
- positive
  Treatment T9 produced straw yield of 93.52 q ha-1.
  compared with chemical treatment (T3)
- positive
  Treatment T9 produced harvest index of 40.13%.
  compared with chemical treatment (T3)
- positive
  Treatment T9 produced biological yield of 156.22qha-1.
  compared with chemical treatment (T3)
- positive
  Treatment T9 produced the highest mean economic productivity of 62.79 q ha-1.
  compared with chemical treatment (T3)
THE STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR AND YIELD OF WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) BY USING OF NITROGEN AND ZINC SOURCES AND INTERACTION OF THESE ELEMENTS · 2020
- positive
  The Z2N1 treatment (100% urea + zinc sulfate fertilizer) was associated with the highest economic and biological yield of wheat.
Effect of zinc fertilization on growth, yield attributes and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum) crop under irrigated mollisol · 2020
- positive
  Soil application of zinc sulphate heptahydrate at 25 kg/ha improved growth parameters, yield attributes and yield of wheat.
Effect of foliar application of different nutrients on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under sodic soil · 2021
- positive
  length of spike was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
  compared with control
- positive
  harvest index was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
  compared with control
- positive
  grain yield qha1 was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
  compared with control
- positive
  No. of grains per spike was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
  compared with control
- positive
  Foliar nutrients increased number of tillers per m2; 0.7% zinc sulphate was superior to control across crop stages.
  compared with control
- positive
  no. of grains per plant was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
  compared with control
- positive
  Grain yield/m2 was higher with 0.7% zinc sulphate, followed by 0.3% potassium nitrate, than control.
  compared with control
Zinc Enrichment in Two Contrasting Genotypes of Triticum aestivum L. Grains: Interactions between Edaphic Conditions and Foliar Fertilizers · 2021
- positive
  ZnSO4 spraying gave the highest grain yield in both genotypes.
cites 1 paper here
Response of Iron and Zinc on Yield Attributes, Yield and Economics of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2021
- positive
  T10 produced the maximum effective tillers, grains per spike and spike length.
- positive
  T6 gave the highest benefit cost ratio of 2.83.
- positive
  T10 gave maximum biological yield of 11606 kg ha-1.
- positive
  T10 gave maximum straw yield of 6718 kg ha-1.
- positive
  T6 gave the highest net returns of 65168 ha-1.
- positive
  T10 gave maximum grain yield of 4887 kg ha-1.
Seed priming with zinc sulfate and zinc chloride affects physio-biochemical traits, grain yield and biofortification of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) · 2022
- positive
  Priming with 0.5 M ZnSO4 improved grain yield by 63.1% against non-primed seeds.
  compared with non-primed seeds
Response of Chemical Fertilizers and INM on Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and Properties of Soil · 2022
- positive
  T11 increased grain and straw yield and significantly exceeded six other treatments.
  compared with T2, T3, T4, T5, T8 and T9
Assessment of yield and quality parameters of irrigated wheat under soil and foliarapplication of nutrients · 2022
- positive
  Foliar ZnSO4 plus FeSO4 with RDF increased wheat growth and yield attributes versus RDF alone.
  compared with alone RDF
- positive
  T8 produced the maximum grain yield of 44.00 q ha-1.
- positive
  Foliar ZnSO4 with RDF increased wheat growth and yield attributes versus RDF alone.
  compared with alone RDF
Effect of cytokinin and yeast extract foliar application on wheat yield and its components (Triticum aestivum L.) under different levels of zinc · 2022
- positive
  Combined zinc sulfate, cytokinin and yeast extract gave the highest grain and straw yields.
Zinc uptake and yield of wheat as influenced by zinc fertilizer in Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone of Assam, India · 2022
- positive
  Soil ZnSO4 application up to 15 kg ha−1 significantly increased wheat grain yield.
Effect of Post-Emergence Herbicidal Combinations Tank Mixed with Zinc or/and Iron Sulphate on Weed Index and Economics in Wheat Crop (Triticum aestivum) · 2022
- positive
  Sulfosulfuron + metsulfuron with ZnSO4, urea and FeSO4 ranked second for net returns and benefit cost ratio in wheat.
  compared with mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron @ 14.4 gha-1 + ZnSO4 (0.5 %) + Urea (2.5 %) + FeSO4 (0.5 %)
- positive
  Mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron with ZnSO4, urea and FeSO4 gave the highest net returns and benefit cost ratio.
Effect of Sources and Levels of Zinc Spraying on the Absorbed Zinc and Wheat Yield (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2023
- positive
  Zinc sulfate at 300PPM was superior for grain yield.
Effect of Zinc Sources and Levels on Zinc Uptake and Growth and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2023
- positive
  Zinc sulphate at 300PPM gave the highest spike length, branch number, and grain yield.
Productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum) as influenced by zinc fertilization under semi-arid conditions of Kandahar, Afghanistan · 2023
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly more tillers at 90 DAS, 576/m2, than other treatments.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave higher gross returns of 147.23 × 103 `/ha.
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly higher 1,000-grain weight of 52.2 g.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly more grains per spike, 51.1.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave higher biological yield of 10.2 tonne/ha.
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave a higher harvest index of 40%.
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly more spikelets per spike, 20.7.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave higher net returns of 103.39 × 103 `/ha.
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly higher dry matter production of 291 g/m2.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave a higher benefit to cost ratio of 3.19.
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave higher grain yield of 4.09 tonnes/ha.
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly more spikes per m2, 319.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment produced significantly more tillers at 60 days after sowing, 346/m2, than other treatments.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  The zinc treatment gave higher straw yield of 6.39 tonne/ha.
cites 1 paper here
Response of wheat cultivars to zinc application for seed yield and quality improvement · 2023
- positive
  Zinc sulphate application increased seed weight and harvest index.
- positive
  Zinc sulphate application increased biomass, spike length and number of seeds per spike.
cites 1 paper here
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management and Agronomic Biofortification on Growth and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum. L.) · 2023
- positive
  Foliar spray of ZnSO4 + FeSO4 at 0.25 % each at tillering and booting stages produced a significant maximum harvest index of 42.77 % compared with all other treatments.
  compared with all other treatments
- positive
  Foliar spray of ZnSO4 + FeSO4 at 0.25 % each at tillering and booting stages produced a significant maximum biological yield of 13.88 ton/ha compared with all other treatments.
  compared with all other treatments
Combination of seed priming and nutrient foliar application improved physiological attributes, grain yield, and biofortification of rainfed wheat · 2023
- positive
  Priming with foliar ZnSO 4 produced the reported biological yield.
- positive
  Priming with foliar ZnSO 4 produced the reported 1,000-grain weight.
- positive
  Priming with foliar ZnSO 4 produced the reported grain yield.
cites 1 paper herecited by 1 paper here
Assessment of different fertilization sources for improving zinc bioavailability in wheat under saline conditions · 2023
- positive
  In the field trial ZnSO4 at 24 kg/ha with 1% w/w sugarcane filter cake improved wheat grain yield by 81%.
- positive
  ZnSO4 application among inorganic sources enhanced wheat spike length by 8% compared with their corresponding treatments in a pot trial.
  compared with their corresponding treatments
- positive
  ZnSO4 application among inorganic sources enhanced the number of fertile tillers of wheat by 24% compared with their corresponding treatments in a pot trial.
  compared with their corresponding treatments
Effect of integrated nutrient management on yield and quality parameter of wheat (Triticum aestivum): Summer green gram (Vigna radiata L.) cropping sequence in middle Gujarat condition · 2024
- positive
  The same treatment gave a higher wheat stover yield (5662 kg ha-1).
- positive
  The 100% RDF with FYM, NPK consortium, sulphur and zinc gave a higher wheat grain yield (4114 kg ha-1).
Impact of iron and zinc agronomic biofortification on yield, concentration and uptake of nutrients in wheat as affected by iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants · 2024
- positive
  40 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 gave higher wheat straw yield of 5530 kg ha-1.
- positive
  40 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 gave higher wheat grain yield of 2971 kg ha-1.
cites 1 paper here
Impact of foliar application of iron and zinc fertilizers on grain iron, zinc, and protein contents in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2024
- positive
  Large-plot ZnSO 4 application improved wheat grain yield.
cites 2 papers here
Optimizing Grain Zinc Biofortification in Bread Wheat: Innovative Fertilization Strategies for Field Conditions · 2024
- positive
  Foliar zinc sulfate and zinc methionine with urea increased grain yield and zinc concentration.
- positive
  Top dressed soil zinc sulfate increased grain yield and grain zinc concentration.
Enhancing seed yield and seed quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through foliar fertigation of micronutrients under restricted irrigation conditions · 2024
- positive
  Combined ZnSO4 and FeSO4 at Zn1.0% × Fe0.5% produced the highest growth and yield attributes.
Effect of macro and micro nutrients application on yield attributes and yield in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under late sown conditions · 2024
- positive
  Biological yield was highest, 111.99 q/ha, with 100% recommended dose of fertilizers plus 10 kg/ha ZnSO4.
- positive
  Straw yield was highest, 62.51 q/ha, with 100% recommended dose of fertilizers plus 10 kg/ha ZnSO4.
- positive
  Grain yield was highest, 49.48 q/ha, with 100% recommended dose of fertilizers plus 10 kg/ha ZnSO4.
- positive
  Gross and net returns were highest with T10 (100% RDF plus 10 kg/ha ZnSO4), followed by T9.
Zinc biofortification of wheat through fertilizer and genotype management · 2024
- positive
  Foliar zinc sulfate + urea enhanced 1000-grain weight in Alvand.
- positive
  Alvand showed a promising trend of elevated grain yield with foliar zinc sulfate application.
Effect of integrated nutrient management on growth yield and economics of late sown wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2024
- positive
  T8 had the highest benefit cost ratio, 2.30.
- positive
  T8 yielded 48.82 qt/ha wheat grain, the highest among treatments.
  compared with all other treatments
- positive
  Treatment T8 gave the best reported growth and yield parameters in late-sown wheat.
- positive
  T8 had the highest straw yield at 60.07 qt/ha.
  compared with all other treatments
Effects of different source zinc and application methods on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under timely sowing crop · 2024
- positive
  T5 significantly improved wheat biological yield.
- positive
  T5 significantly improved wheat grain yield.
- positive
  T5 significantly improved wheat No. of productive tillers.
- positive
  T5 increased wheat height, leaf number and tiller number at 60 and 90 DAS over most treatments other than T4.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  T5 yielded maximum leaf and tiller numbers in both years, significantly higher than treatments except T4.
  compared with rest of the treatments
- positive
  T5 significantly improved wheat straw yield.
- positive
  T5 significantly improved wheat harvest index.
- no effect
  At 30 DAS the T5 effect on wheat height, leaves and tillers was not significant.
  compared with rest of the treatmentsNo difference from an alternative treatment
Effect of Nitrogen Scheduling on Growth and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2024
- positive
  T12 produced the maximum net return (156075 Rs/ha).
- positive
  T12 produced the maximum grain yield (5230 kg/ha).
- positive
  T12 produced the maximum number of effective tillers per m row length (65.40).
- positive
  T12 produced the maximum number of grains per spike (82.24).
- positive
  T12 produced the maximum stover yield (6634 kg/ha).
- positive
  T12 produced the maximum biological yield (11864 kg/ha).
EFFECT OF INORGANIC AND CHELATE FORMS OF ZINC- AND COPPER-CONTAINING FERTILIZERS ON WHEAT GRAIN PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS · 2024
- positive
  Zinc sulfate produced winter wheat 1000-grain weight of 58.65 g.
Effect of Soil and Foliar Applied Zinc and Iron Fertilization on different Growth attributes of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Cropin Typic Haplustepts · 2024
- positive
  Combined soil Zn and Fe produced the highest total tiller number at harvest over control.
  compared with control
- positive
  Combined soil Zn and Fe produced the highest dry matter accumulation at 90 DAS and harvest over control.
  compared with control
Response of Different Source and Method of Zinc Application on Productivity of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in South- West Rajasthan · 2024
- positive
  Combined soil and foliar zinc application with ZSB gave the significantly highest straw yield of wheat compared with control.
  compared with control
Effect of zinc sulphate and phosphorous on growth, productivity and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2024
- positive
  Soil application of 10 kg ZnSO4 ha-1 gave 4.9 per cent higher grain yield than control.
  compared with control
- no effect
  Application of ZnSO4 did not significantly change growth, yield attributes, yields or harvest index of wheat relative to control.
  compared with control
Integrated Management of Spot Blotch Disease of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana (Sacc.) Shoem · 2025
- positive
  Zinc sulphate increased wheat grain yield.
Effect of various level of sulphur and zinc on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in sandy loam of Sri Ganganagar district in Rajasthan · 2025
- positive
  20 kg S/ha and 25 kg ZnSO4/ha gave a significantly higher B:C ratio.
Biofortification of Romanian and Egyptian Wheat Cultivars with Zinc and Its Effect on Yield · 2025
- positive
  Zinc sulfate spraying increased the biological yield and harvest index of wheat.
Studies on effect of seed treatment and methods of sowing on growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under late sown conditions · 2025
- positive
  Seed treatment with 0.5% zinc sulphate and line sowing gave higher net return, Rs. 46226 and Rs. 62002/ha.
  compared with dry seed, water soaked seed, sprouted seeds, 2% salt solution, 0.2% urea solution
- positive
  Seed treatment with 0.5% zinc sulphate and line sowing gave the higher straw yield, 59.73 and 59.24 q/ha.
  compared with dry seed, water soaked seed, sprouted seeds, 2% salt solution, 0.2% urea solution
- positive
  Seed treatment with 0.5% zinc sulphate and line sowing gave higher B:C ratio, 1.50 and 1.78.
  compared with dry seed, water soaked seed, sprouted seeds, 2% salt solution, 0.2% urea solution
- positive
  Seed treatment with 0.5% zinc sulphate and line sowing gave the highest grain yield, 47.98 and 47.98 q/ha.
  compared with dry seed, water soaked seed, sprouted seeds, 2% salt solution, 0.2% urea solution
Enhancing wheat productivity and nutrient use efficiency through agronomic fortification with zinc and iron in typic fluvents soils · 2025
- positive
  Chelated Zn and Fe treatment raised straw yield.
- positive
  Chelated Zn and Fe treatment raised yield-attributing characters.
cites 1 paper here
Compatibility and efficacy of post-emergence herbicides tank mixed with zinc sulphate and urea for weed management in wheat · 2025
- positive
  Zinc sulphate plus urea increased wheat grain yield by 4%.
To assess the foliar application of nutrients on growth and yield of wheat · 2025
- positive
  T8 increased net income by 22.92% relative to control.
  compared with control treatment
- positive
  T8 gave superior yield attributes.
- positive
  T8 produced maximum straw yield of 127.120 q/h.
- positive
  T8 produced maximum net income of Rs 71199.00.
- positive
  T8 produced maximum gross income of Rs 140412.00.
- positive
  T8 produced maximum grain yield of 41.210 q/h.
- positive
  T8 increased gross income by 15.49% relative to control.
  compared with control treatment
- positive
  T8 increased grain yield by 21.31% relative to control.
  compared with control treatment
Role of zinc application from organic and biological sources on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity under semi-arid conditions · 2025
- positive
  Combined NPK, FYM, ZnSO₄, Mn and Fe higher productivity.
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher grains per spike.
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher grain yield.
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher number of effective tillers (m⁻²).
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher dry matter accumulation (g m⁻²).
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher straw yield.
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher 1000-grain weight (g).
- positive
  Combined NPK, FYM, ZnSO₄, Mn and Fe higher profitability.
- positive
  RDF with ZnSO₄ and ZSB seed treatment produced significantly higher harvest index (%).
PERFORMANCE OF WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) AS INFLUENCED BY ZINC APPLICATION IN COMBINATION WITH PRIMARY NUTRIENTS IN MID-HILLS OF HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA · 2025
- positive
  The zinc plus RDF treatment gave the highest number of effective tillers, number of grains per spike, spike length.
- positive
  The treatment increased gross returns, net returns, and benefit-cost ratio.
- positive
  The zinc plus RDF treatment gave the highest grain yield, straw yield, biological yield.
- positive
  The zinc plus RDF treatment gave the highest plant height, number of tillers, dry matter accumulation.
- positive
  The zinc plus RDF treatment gave the highest harvest index.
Comparative analysis of zinc sources and levels on growth and phenology of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) · 2025
- positive
  Soil ZnSO₄ at 30 kg ha⁻¹ significantly increased wheat height, tiller number and dry matter versus control and RDF alone; it was at par with two other zinc treatments.
  compared with control and RDF alone
Machine learning-based evaluation of seed priming and biostimulant applications in rainfed wheat · 2026
- positive
  Zinc sulphate priming expedited wheat spike emergence.
- positive
  The 0.3% priming and nano foliar combination gave maximum grain production of 1,648 kg ha −1.
- positive
  Zinc sulphate priming increased biological yield.
cites 1 paper here
Nitrogen Driven Zinc Biofortification in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.): Linking Growth, Phenology and Yield Attributes · 2026
- positive
  T9 gave maximum tillers per plant of 7.68, 44.09% over control.
  compared with control (T₁)
- positive
  T9 gave spike length of 11.34 cm, 50.80% over control.
  compared with control
- positive
  T9 gave 51.38 grains per spike, 20.52% over control.
  compared with control
- positive
  T9 gave maximum dry matter of 14.16 g per plant, 46.74% over control.
  compared with control (T₁)
- positive
  T9 gave seed yield of 32.49 g per plant, 46.50% over control.
  compared with control

Papers reporting a negative result or no effect 2

Yield and grain zinc concentration of wheat as affected by nutri priming and foliar application of zinc · 2019
- no effect
  Nutri priming of seeds with zinc sulphate heptahydrate solution could not improve wheat yield over control.
  compared with control
Compatibility of foliar application of zinc sulphate with insecticides against wheat aphid · 2021
- no effect
  Grain yields in insecticide-only and insecticide plus zinc plots were statistically similar.
  compared with thiamethoxam and azadirachtin sprayed plotsNo difference from an alternative treatment

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zinc sulfate · Yield · Triticum aestivum (wheat)

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zinc sulfate on Triticum aestivum (wheat) against other targets

zinc sulfate · yield on other organisms