Volume: 5, 2026
5th International PhD Students’ Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: P010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL5.P010
Published online: 22 April 2026
Innovative microbial fertilization in winter wheat cultivation
Sylwia Figiel*1,3, Marzena Sylwia Brodowska1, Urszula Ryszko2 and Katarzyna Gajownik-Łazuga3
1 Department of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 15 Akademicka St., 20-930 Lublin, Poland
2 Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of New Chemical Syntheses, Analytical Laboratory, Puławy, Poland
3 Lublin Agricultural Advisory Centre in Końskowola, Poland
* Corresponding author: sylwia.figiel@up.edu.pl
The study focused on evaluating the application of biotechnological fertiliser preparations containing plant-beneficial microorganisms in winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivation technology. The research was conducted under commercial agricultural production conditions, where mineral nitrogen fertilisation was supplemented with two variants of microbial consortia designed to support plant growth processes, enhance nutrient uptake efficiency, and stimulate the development of root systems. The experiment analysed factors determining yield performance, including grain yield and post-harvest biomass.
The nutritional value of the plant material was characterised based on mineral element analysis performed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), which enabled the determination of both macronutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na) and micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Hg, Cd, Pb). The obtained results indicated that the use of microbial fertilisers contributed to improved crop productivity and favourable changes in grain quality parameters. A positive influence of the tested solutions on plant morphological traits and the mineral composition of the yield was observed, confirming the validity of incorporating microbial preparations into modern cereal fertilisation systems. At the same time, it was demonstrated that mineral nitrogen application rates could be partially reduced while maintaining high yield levels. The findings highlight the role of microorganisms as a tool supporting more sustainable and efficient management of soil resources in agriculture.
Keywords: fertilisation efficiency; grain mineral composition; soil microorganisms; sustainable crop production; winter wheat
How to cite
Figiel S., Brodowska M.S., Ryszko U., Gajownik-Łazuga K., 2026. Innovative microbial fertilization in winter wheat cultivation. In: 5th International PhD Students’ Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL5.P010