University of Kirkuk Discusses Impact of Organic Fertilizer and Nano-Calcium Spray on Weziri Fig Trees

The College of Agriculture at the University of Kirkuk discussed a Master’s thesis titled:
"Effect of BioHealth Organic Fertilizer and Nano-Calcium Spray on Growth, Yield, and Storage Traits of Weziri Fig Trees Cultivated in Plastic Houses."

Thesis Overview

• Researcher: Aram Saber Ahmed

• Objective:
  -Investigate the impact of BioHealth organic fertilizer and nano-calcium foliar spray on:

  • -Vegetative growth traits.

  • -Fruit yield quantity/quality.

  • -Storage characteristics of Weziri figs grown in plastic houses (greenhouses).

Key Findings

The experimental treatments demonstrated significant positive effects on most studied parameters of Weziri fig trees, including:

1. Enhanced Growth Metrics: Improved leaf area, shoot length, and chlorophyll content.

2. Increased Yield: Higher fruit production with optimized size and weight.

3. Improved Storage Quality: Extended shelf life and reduced post-harvest spoilage.

4. Fruit Quality Enhancement: Elevated sugar content, firmness, and nutritional value.

Implications

This research advances sustainable horticultural practices by:

• -Validating organic fertilizers as alternatives to synthetics.

• -Highlighting nanotechnology’s role in boosting crop resilience and quality.

• -Offering actionable strategies for greenhouse fig cultivation in arid regions.