ISSN: 2578-4994
Authors: Debele RD*
Wheat is one of the most important cereals cultivated in Ethiopia. The production and productivity of bread wheat are mainly constrained by the removal of soil nutrients from the soil, application of unbalanced fertilizer treatments and traditional farm management practices. Soil is one of the most important natural resources and medium for plant growth. It is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. The objective of this review was design to pay attention to guide the effect and deficiency of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulfur nutrients in plant growth of bread wheat. Nutrients are the essential components influence proper growth, development and quality of plants just like all other living organisms. Nitrogen is highly valuable plant nutrient and it is found in all plant cells, in plant proteins and hormones, and in chlorophyll. Phosphorous is an essential component of major cell proteins and nucleotides that are mainly responsible for development of different plant structures and helps transfer energy from sunlight to plants, stimulates early root and plant growth, and activate the maturity period. Sulfur is a ingredient of amino acids in plant proteins and is involved in energy-producing processes in plants and responsible for many flavor and odor compounds in plants. The deficiency and unbalanced application of nutrients are highly affected the growth, yield and quality of bread wheat. The use of right amount of fertilizer application based on crop requirement has a significant result for sustainable crop production.
Keywords: Bread Wheat; Nutrient; Soil; Nitrogen; Phosphorus; Sulfur
