The effect of planting date and application of chemical and biological nitrogen fertilizers on nutrient uptake, nitrogen use efficiency, grain and oil yield of camelina (Camelina sativa) in the Eqlid region

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 MSc Student, Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Yasouj University

2 Prof., Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Yasouj University

3 Associate Prof., Dept. of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Faculty of Agriculture, Yasouj University

4 Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Yasouj University

10.22034/saps.2025.64493.3310

Abstract

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the improvement of nutrient uptake and nitrogen efficiency indices in Camelina influenced by integrated nitrogen fertilizer management at different planting dates.
 
Materials and Methods: The experiment was conducted as a split-plot randomized complete block design with 3 replications in the Eqlid region. The main factor included nitrogen fertilizers at 4 levels (100% chemical) urea (, 75% chemical + biofertilizer) Azotobacter and Azospirillum), 50% chemical + biofertilizer and no nitrogen). The secondary factor included planting date at 4 levels (September 11, September 26, April 9, and April 24). The Soheil cultivar of camelina was used. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, and zinc contents in leaves and seeds, seed oil and protein contents, grain, oil and protein yields, and nitrogen use, uptake, and harvest efficiencies were determined.
 
Results: The interaction between planting date and nitrogen fertilization was significant for most of the studied traits, whereas the interaction was not significant for phosphorus content in leaves and seeds or seed oil percentage. In most cases, the highest potassium, iron, and zinc contents were obtained from the September 26 planting date combined with 75% chemical nitrogen + biofertilizer. Delayed planting increased seed nitrogen and protein percentages but reduced grain, protein, and oil yields. The highest grain yield (2791.4 kg ha⁻¹) was obtained from the September 26 planting date with 75% chemical nitrogen + biofertilizer. The same treatment and planting date produced the highest protein yield (891 kg ha⁻¹). Application of 75% chemical nitrogen + biofertilizer also substantially increased grain yield compared with the non-fertilized treatment across the different planting dates. Nitrogen use efficiency and nitrogen uptake efficiency decreased significantly with increasing nitrogen application levels, whereas the combined application of 75% chemical nitrogen and biofertilizer improved nitrogen harvest efficiency. Seed oil percentage was highest on September 26 and lowest on April 24.
Conclusion: The results indicated that planting camelina on September 26 and applying 75% chemical nitrogen in combination with Azotobacter and Azospirillum biofertilizer improved nutrient uptake and increased grain, oil, and protein productivity under the conditions of this experiment, while allowing a reduction in chemical nitrogen fertilizer application. Therefore, the combination of September 26 planting and 75% chemical nitrogen + biofertilizer can be recommended for achieving desirable camelina productivity in the Eqlid region.
 

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Journal of Agricultural Science and Sustainable Production
Volume 37, Issue 3
October 2027
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