Assessment of Camelina sativa Performance under Deficit Irrigation with Application of Animal Manure and Micronutrients Nano-Fertilizers

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Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Maragheh, Maragheh, Iran

10.22126/atic.2025.11812.1198

Abstract

Camelina sativa as a relatively new oilseed crop has a relatively favorable adaptation to semi-arid and warm conditions. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different irrigation regimes (FI: full irrigation, 100% field capacity, DI: deficit irrigation, 60% field capacity) and the application of varying levels of animal manure and foliar application of iron and zinc nano-fertilizers on the growth and yield of camelina under deficit irrigation conditions during the vegetative growth. A field trial was carried out in the Bileh-Savar region of Ardabil. The animal manure levels were 0, 10 and 20 t ha-1 which are displayed as the abbreviations FYM0, FYM10 and FYM20, respectively. The highest leaf chlorophyll content (55.86) was recorded under FI+FYM20+Zn conditions. DI reduced lateral canopy growth (LCG) by 33% compared to FI conditions. With increasing FYM application specifically under FI, significantly increased LCG. The effect of nano-iron foliar application on LGC was greater than that of zinc. The application of FYM10 and FYM20 increased biomass by 7% and 16% compared to FYM0. DI reduced the number of siliquae by 34% compared to FI. The highest seed yield was recorded under FI+FYM20+Zn conditions (1782 kg ha-1), and the lowest seed yield was related to DI+FYM0+FI conditions (1165 kg ha-1). The highest seed oil content was achieved under FI+FYM20 conditions (35.10%) and the lowest was recorded in plants grown under DI+FYM0 (31.55%). Overall, the DI with irrigation up to 60% FC does not seem to be an ideal irrigation option in the studied area for camelina production systems. These results could provide valuable insights for farmers in regions with limited water resources, helping them optimize irrigation and fertilization strategies for C. sativa production.

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Assessment of Camelina sativa Performance under Deficit Irrigation with Application of Animal Manure and Micronutrients Nano-Fertilizers

Highlights

  • Deficit Irrigation Limitation: Deficit irrigation during vegetative growth, while theoretically water-saving, proved ineffective in Bilesavar's hot climate, significantly reducing grain and oil yields.
  • Soil Constraints and Fertilization: The region's poor soil quality necessitates high livestock manure application (20 t ha⁻¹) to ensure fertility.
  • Nano-Fertilizer Performance: Foliar application of iron and zinc nano-fertilizers improved yields compared to the control, but their impact remained inferior to traditional animal manure.
  • Manure-Nano Fertilizer Synergy: The efficacy of nanostructured micronutrient fertilizers was partially dependent on manure application, with manure enhancing their efficiency.

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