https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JAP/issue/feed 2024-02-06T02:16:29+03:00 Journal Admin journals@carijournals.org Open Journal Systems <p>The Journal of Agricultural Policy (JAP) is a monthly, open access journal that publishes high-quality research on various aspects of agricultural policy, such as food security, trade, environment, and rural development. The journal is published by CARI Journals, a leading publisher of academic journals in Africa and beyond. The journal has a board of experts and editors who ensure the quality and relevance of the articles. The journal is indexed in several databases and offers a fast and efficient publication process. The journal also disseminates the articles widely to the academic community and the public.</p> https://carijournals.org/journals/index.php/JAP/article/view/1663 2024-02-06T02:16:29+03:00 Husna Wali husnawali910@gmail.com Ammara Waseem journals@carijournals.org Shazmeen Sarfraz journals@carijournals.org Rida Rana journals@carijournals.org Iqra Rasheed journals@carijournals.org Romana Liaqat Khichi journals@carijournals.org

<p><strong>Purpose:</strong> Biofertilizers have gained recognition as a crucial element in integrated plant nutrient management, contributing to sustainable agriculture. Biofertilizers are natural products that contain living microorganisms capable of enhancing plant growth and improving soil fertility. This study aims to assess the impact of different biofertilizers on the growth of various varieties of wheat and barley. The primary objective of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of biofertilizers as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for promoting the growth of wheat and barley crops.</p> <p><strong>Methodology</strong>: The experiment involves treating multiple cultivars of wheat and barley with biofertilizers, while a control group is administered traditional chemical fertilizers for comparison. The growth parameters, including plant height, leaf area, root development, and yield, are carefully monitored and recorded throughout the experiment. The study is conducted under controlled environmental conditions to ensure consistency across all plant samples. Collected data is subjected to statistical analysis to determine any significant disparities in growth between the biofertilizer-treated group and the control group.</p> <p><strong>Findings</strong>: The utilization of biofertilizers resulted in remarkable growth improvements in the plants as opposed to conventional fertilizers. The plants treated with biofertilizers exhibited noticeable enhancements in various parameters, including increased plant height, expanded leaf area, elongated root length, and greater biomass accumulation. Among the different crop varieties, certain ones showcased a more pronounced response to biofertilizer treatments. Specifically, varieties W1 and W2 of wheat displayed the highest levels of growth enhancement when treated with biofertilizers, while barley varieties B1 and B2 showed significant improvements as well. Furthermore, the application of biofertilizers led to higher grain weight and increased yield per unit area in the crops compared to traditional fertilizers. Notably, the biofertilizer-treated crops also exhibited notable enhancements in quality attributes, such as improved nutritional content and reduced pesticide residues.</p> <p><strong>Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice:</strong> The utilization of biofertilizers demonstrated significant advantages over traditional fertilizers, resulting in improved plant growth, increased yield, and enhanced quality attributes in various crop varieties.</p>

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