Effect of Organic and Nano Fertilizers on Growth and Yield Attributes of Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum L.)

نویسندگان

1 Department of Biology, College of Science, Wasit University, Wasit, Iraq

2 Department of Biology, College of Science, Wasit University, Wasit, Iraq

doi
10.22052/JNS.2026.01.083
چکیده

A field experiment was conducted at the College of Science, Wasit University, during the growing season from November 2024 to February 2025 to investigate the influence of foliar applications of organic and nano-fertilizers on fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.). The study followed a design to compare fertilized plants against a non-fertilized control group. The results demonstrated that the application of both fertilizer types significantly enhanced vegetative and physiological characteristics. Notable increases were recorded in average leaf surface area, stem diameter, and total chlorophyll content. Furthermore, the yield quality improved, evidenced by higher percentages of oil and protein. Interestingly, the synergistic effect of combining organic and nano-fertilizers yielded the most superior results, showing statistically significant differences over individual treatments and the control. In conclusion, the foliar application of organic and nano-fertilizers serves as an effective growth promoter, substantially boosting the vegetative growth and yield attributes of fenugreek.