The combined use of biochar and silica nanoparticles contributes to improved wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) yield in saline-affected soils.
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This field research was conducted during the 2024-2025 growing season at the research station of the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah. The experiment included 12 treatments resulting from the interaction of four levels of silica nanoparticles (0, 200, 300, and 400 kg/ha, respectively) with three levels of locally produced biochar made from wheat straw residue (0, 20, and 30 t/ha, respectively). The wheat variety "Research 22" was used in this experiment. The results showed a positive effect of the interaction between biochar and nano-silica on wheat growth indicators. The treatment (30 t ha⁻¹ of biochar + 400 kg ha⁻¹ of nano-silica) achieved the highest values for dry straw weight (21.26 t ha⁻¹), plant height (134.33 cm),chlorophyll (74.37mg g-1)and total wheat yield (14.86 t ha⁻¹) compared to the, control treatment.
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