Research Article

Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat

Volume: 9 May 4, 2026
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Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat

Abstract

This study was conducted over two years during the 2019–2020 and 2020–2021 growing seasons at the İkizce Research and Application Farm of the Field Crops Research Institute. In the research, the effects of seven different fertilizer combinations [DAP + UREA, Solid Worm Castings (SWC) + UREA, DAP + Liquid Worm Castings (LWC), SWC + LWC, SWC only, LWC only, and no fertilizer (control)] on the physical quality characteristics of wheat grains in a safflower/wheat rotation system were investigated. The experiment was set up in a randomized block design with three replications. According to the research findings, the average thousand-grain weight was 36.9 g, the hectoliter weight was 80.2 kg hl⁻¹, and the percentage of grains above the 2.8 + 2.5 mm sieve was 92.2%. In particular, the fact that applications containing vermicompost showed higher values in the 2.2–2.8 mm sieve analyses indicates that these applications have a positive contribution to seed quality. In conclusion, the physical quality characteristics of wheat grains are important both commercially and for seed purposes, and the use of vermicompost within the scope of sustainable agricultural practices contributes to both soil health and product quality.

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Supporting Institution

Ankara University BAP Coordinatorship, Field Crops Central Research Institute Directorate

Project Number

Ankara Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projesi (BAP) "21L0447007"

Ethical Statement

The research topic does not require ethical declaration permission.

Thanks

The quality and soil analyses for this study were conducted with the support of Ankara University's Scientific Research Project (BAP) number "21L0447007." I thank them for their contributions.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 4, 2026

Submission Date

November 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 24, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9

APA
Kodaş, R., & Başalma, D. (2026). Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat. Erciyes Tarım Ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi, 9, 31-44. https://doi.org/10.55257/ethabd.1831539
AMA
1.Kodaş R, Başalma D. Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat. Erciyes Tarım ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;9:31-44. doi:10.55257/ethabd.1831539
Chicago
Kodaş, Recep, and Dilek Başalma. 2026. “Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat”. Erciyes Tarım Ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi 9 (May): 31-44. https://doi.org/10.55257/ethabd.1831539.
EndNote
Kodaş R, Başalma D (May 1, 2026) Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat. Erciyes Tarım ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi 9 31–44.
IEEE
[1]R. Kodaş and D. Başalma, “Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat”, Erciyes Tarım ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 9, pp. 31–44, May 2026, doi: 10.55257/ethabd.1831539.
ISNAD
Kodaş, Recep - Başalma, Dilek. “Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat”. Erciyes Tarım ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi 9 (May 1, 2026): 31-44. https://doi.org/10.55257/ethabd.1831539.
JAMA
1.Kodaş R, Başalma D. Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat. Erciyes Tarım ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;9:31–44.
MLA
Kodaş, Recep, and Dilek Başalma. “Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat”. Erciyes Tarım Ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 9, May 2026, pp. 31-44, doi:10.55257/ethabd.1831539.
Vancouver
1.Recep Kodaş, Dilek Başalma. Effect of Vermicompost Applications on Physical Quality of Wheat. Erciyes Tarım ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026 May 1;9:31-44. doi:10.55257/ethabd.1831539