Ten g soil sample was taken in a shaking bottle. 50 ml distilled water was added and soil water suspension (1:5) was made. The suspension was then shaked for 30 minutes on horizontal shaker. The suspension was then brought for pH meter. With the help of pH, meter pH of the soil was determined. Before measuring the pH meter was calibrated with standard buffers of 4.0 and 10.0 as method shown by [29] .

Electrical conductivity of the soil suspension was determined by adding ten g soil with 50 ml distilled water and soil water suspension (1:5) was made. EC of the suspension was determined by EC meter [30] . Before taking readings of the samples with known concentration of KCL solution the ECe meter was calibrated.

Soil organic method was determined by the method of [7] . In a conical flask, 1 g of soil was taken by adding 10 ml of 1N K₂Cr₂O₇ solution and 20 ml of concentrated H₂SO₄. It was then set aside for 30 minutes to complete the reaction. The volume was then reached up to 200 ml by adding distilled water. The suspension was then filtered through what man-42 filter paper, and 2 - 3 drops of orthophenophthaline was added and titrated against Fe₂SO₄∙7H₂O of 0.5N, end was recorded when dark brown color was observed.

By acid neutralization method lime content of soil was determined [31] . In this method, soil of 5 g was taken in conical flask, and then 50 ml of HCl of 0.25N was added to it. For 5 minutes, flask was put on hot plate and was allowed to cool for some time. Then 2 - 3 drops of phenolphthalein indicator was supplemented to the flask and titrate against 0.25N NaOH. The titration was completed when pink color appeared.

Total nitrogen of the soil was determined by the Kjeldhal method of [32] . Soil sample of 0.2 g and 1.1 g digestion mixture was taken in a digestion tube. Then concentrated sulphuric acid of 3 ml was added. After that 2 - 3 ml distilled water was added. At 350˚C digestion tube was kept in a digestion block for 3 - 4 hours. The digestion method was continued till greenish color appeared. When greenish color appeared the tubes was removed from digestion block and for some time the solution was allowed to cool. Then with distilled water the solution was diluted to 100 ml. In a distillation flask, 20 ml sample was taken along with 4 ml of 40% NaOH for distillation process. For collecting evaporated extract, boric acid of 5 ml mixed indicator was taken in 100 ml conical flask until the volume reached up to 65 ml. The distillate of 65 ml was then analyzed for total nitrogen by titrate it against 0.005N HCl until pink color appeared and then reading was noted. Blank sample was also run which contain 20 ml distilled water as a substitute of soil sample.

Phosphorus content of soil was determined by extracting it with AB-DTPA extracting solution as described by [33] . In a flask soil of 15 g was taken and solution of 30 ml AB-DTPA extracting was added to it. The sample was then kept on a horizontal shaker and shaked the samples for 15 minutes. With the help of watt man-42 filter paper suspension was filtrated in to small bottles. Then 1 ml extract was taken from filtrate and transferred it into 25 ml volumetric flask. Ascorbic mix reagent of 5 ml along with distilled water of 4 ml of distilled water and adjusted the volume up to 25 ml by adding distilled water. The flask was then kept in dark for about 15 minutes in order to developed blue color. For calibration of spectrophotometer, then absorption curve was developed on spectrophotometer for 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 ppm standard solution. With the help of spectrophotometer, the samples were analyzed. Fe, Zn, Mn, and Cu, concentration were determined through atomic absorption spectrophotometer.

Plant nitrogen concentration was determined by the Kjeldhal method of [32] . Plant sample of 0.2 g along with digestion mixture of 1.1 g was taken in a digestion tube. Concentrated sulphuric acid of 3 ml and distilled water 2 - 3 ml was added. At 350˚C digestion tube was kept for 3 - 4 hours in a digestion block. The process of digestion was continued until greenish color appeared. When greenish color appeared the tubes was detached from digestion block and was allowable to cool for some time. In 100 ml distilled water the solution was diluted. In a digestion flask sample of 10 ml was taken beside with 4 ml of 40% NaOH for distillation process. Mixed indicator boric acid of 5 ml was taken in conical flask of 100 ml for collecting evaporated extract the volume reached up to 100 ml. then for determination of nitrogen concentration the 65 ml distillate was titrate against 0.005N HCl until pink color appeared and then reading was noted. Blank sample was also run which contain only 20 ml distilled water.

In a conical flask plant sample of 0.5 g and 10 ml of nitric acid was taken in conical flask to determine concentration of P in plants [30] . The flask was then kept for the night to complete the reaction. Then 4 ml perchloric acid was added to it. The flask was then kept on a hot plate for digestion until the color changes and white fumes were appeared. The sample was then allowed to cool for some time. The sample was then diluted into 100 ml volumetric flask and the volume was adjusted up to 100 ml by adding distilled water. Then 0.5 ml extract was taken from the solution and transferred it into volumetric flask of 25 ml. Ascorbic mix reagent of 5 ml along distilled water of 4 ml was added and up to 25 ml the volume was adjusted by adding distilled water. The flask was then kept in dark for about 15 minutes in order to developed blue color. On spectrophotometer absorption curve was developed for 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 ppm standard solution for calibration of spectrophotometer. Then extractable phosphorus was determined with the help of spectrophotometer.

Plant sample of 0.5 g plant sample with 10 ml of nitric acid in a conical flask was taken for determination of micronutrients. The flask was kept for the night to complete the reaction. Then 4 ml perchloric acid was added to it. The flask was then kept on a hot plate for digestion until the color changes and white fumes were appeared. The sample was then allowed to cool for some time. The sample was then diluted into 100 ml volumetric flask and the volume was adjusted up to 100 ml by adding distilled water. The samples were analyzed by the help of atomic absorption spectrophotometer for the determination of Fe, Zn, Cu and Mn.

Nutrients uptake by wheat crop were determined by using the formula.

Plant nutrient concentration × total dry matter yield.

Yield and yield components of wheat are significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost prepared with FYM and RP is presented in Table 2.

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

Wheat grain yield as affected by sulphur applied with compost is presented in Table 2. Data revealed that grain yield was significantly affected by treatments combination of sulphur applied with compost. Maximum grain yield of 4076 kg∙ha⁻¹ was found with application of compost with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ with 65% increase over control (Figure 1). This data were statistically similar with 4037 kg∙ha⁻¹ compost and sulphur at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by N, P and K with S, and N, P and K fertilizers. Lowest yield of grains 2463 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded in control treatment. [34] investigated that application of sulphur drastically improved wheat yield and yield components. This improvement probably due to creating favorable and healthy environment for plant growth by compost

applied with [35] [36] and [16] reported similar results. Our results are also similar with [16] and [18] who reported that sulfur use increased wheat grain yield and other cereals. Our results are also similar with [37] and [38] who reported that wheat grain yield considerably increased when RP is mixed with different organic materials. [39] found that maize gain yield was significantly increased by applying RP and organic residues.

Data regarding total dry matter yield of wheat as affected by sulphur practical by means of compost prepared with RP are presented in Table 2. Highest dry matter yield of 9721 kg∙ha⁻¹ was observed in the plot treated with compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ which was 44.9% increase over control (Figure 2) Which was statistically comparable to 4037 kg∙ha⁻¹ produced by compost and S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed, by N, P and K with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P and K fertilizers. The lowest dry matter yield of 6705 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded in the control treatment. These results are in an agreement with of [16] and [18] who noticed that use of sulfur raise biological yield. Our results show similarity with the findings of [40] who concluded that total dry matter yield increases with soil and foliar application of [41] found that RP when applied with organic materials enhanced biological yield of wheat. [42] reported that biological yield improved when RP are applied with different organic materials.

Table 2 showed mean data of wheat dry straw yield as affected by sulphur applied with compost. Treatment combinations significantly affected straw yield. Highest straw yield of 5644 kg∙ha⁻¹ was produced with compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ which was 31% increase over control (Figure 3), and was statistically comparable to 5638 and 5615 kg∙ha⁻¹ compost with S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P, K and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lower straw yield of 4242 kg∙ha⁻¹ was noticed in the control treatment. This result is resembled by the outcome of [34] who reported that application of sulphur considerably enhanced yield of wheat and yield components. The same results have also been shown by [43] recorded

that straw yield of wheat enhanced with composts submission organized from different organic materials. The results compiled by [44] showed that by the application of organic and inorganic fertilizers total dry matter yield of crop was drastically increased.

Plant height as affected by sulphur applied with compost is shown in Table 3. Data indicated that plant height was significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost. Highest plant height of 98.3 cm was recorded with compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by compost and S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹. The smallest plant height was recorded in control treatment. These results are also in agreement with [45] , in which he noticed that application of S fertilizers drastically affect plant height. [46] supported these results that plant height could be significantly affected with composts enriched with chemical fertilizers.

Spike length as affected by sulphur applied with compost is present in Table 3. Data reveled for plant height is significantly affected by sulphur applied with

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

compost. Maximum spike length of 11.2 cm was recorded in the plot treated with compost with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by N, P and K with S at the rate 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and compost with S at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P and K fertilizers with 10.3, 9.9 and 10.1 cm respectively. The smallest plant height of 7.4 cm was recorded in the control treatment. The above values are in lined by means of the outcome of [34] reported that submission of different sullphur fertilizers considerably enhanced yield and yield components of wheat. [35] [36] , have also reported comparable results and [16] [47] [48] and [49] that use of organic materials growth of crop may be improved.

Sulphur applied with compost significantly influenced grain spike⁻¹ as shown in Table 3. Maximum grains spike⁻¹ 61 was observed in the plot treated with compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by grain spike⁻¹ of 56.7 was found with N, P and K with S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P and K fertilizers respectively. Minimum grains spike⁻¹ 39.3 were observed at control plot which was statistically similar 43.3 of N and K at recommended level. These results indicated that grain spike⁻¹ was increased with the increasing level of sulphur and compost as shown by [50] who reported that sulphur when applied with HA increased grain per spike and thousand grain weight, because it has the capability of decomposing residues and make nitrogen gradually accessible to soil and plant. [20] and [51] reported that S could increase number of grain per spike. These values resemble to the finding of [52] who investigated that at optimum timings of application of sulphur and nitrogen increased number of grain per spike in wheat. This may be owing to that either foliar spray or through soil application of both sulphur and nitrogen at various growth stages create encouraging environment for tillers and proper nourishment for crops. [53] reported the same results.

Thousand grains weight of wheat as affected by sulphur applied with compost is presented in Table 3. Data regarding mean thousand grains weight was significantly affected by the treatment combinations. Maximum thousand grains weight of 50.2 g was observed with application of compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by thousand grains weight of 46.8 g was found with compost and S at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹. Minimum thousand grains weight of 33.0 g was recorded in the control treatment. This may be due to that, competent metabolic behavior which improved moisture and gluten contents of grain and thus increased in weight of grain occurred. [54] showed that thousand grain weight increased with nitrogen and sulphur application. The same results were also presented by [55] . Similar results were also reported by [34] that use of sulphur drastically enhanced wheat yield and its components. These results also support the findings of [56] and [57] who reported that all the growth parameters could be enhanced with compost appliance.

pH values noted after crop harvest were non considerably exaggerated by the treatment combination of sulphur applied with compost is shown in Table 4.

The pH values ranged from 7.75 to 7.46. These results are in contrast with [58] who stated that make use of sulfur has a major effect in falling soil pH. [59] observed that after five years sulphur intake can diminish soil pH. [60] also accomplished considerable optimistic association with soil pH due to oxidation of sulfur [30] . [61] found that 0.07-0.35 units decreased in soil pH was noticed and due to increasing application of sulphur to calcareous soil pH of the soil was decreased up to the 5^th week and after that increased was started in soil pH [62] .

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

reported soil pH increase with compost consumption.

The soil EC recorded after cop harvest were non significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost as shown in Table 4. It might be due to the reason that total soluble concentrations are statistically similar with each other. The results are in contrast with [63] who reported that EC was significantly affected by the addition of elemental S to calcareous soils. [64] mentioned that soil salinity increased with the constant use of the compost.

Analysis of data revealed that soil organic matter content was significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost as presented in Table 5. Highest Soil organic matter content of 1.41%, 1.28% and 1.20% were observed in the treatment plots of sulphur application with compost, which were statistically similar with each other’s. The lowest organic matter content of 0.50% was noted in the control. It might be due to the reason that incorporation of organic manures enhances SOM content and soil organic carbon. The same results were obtained by [65] who noticed that organic matter content was improved with organic and inorganic fertilizers. [66] supported these results and found that application of rock phosphate through organic manure improved the organic matter content of soil. Our consequences are also supported by the findings of [67] [68] [69] [70] [71] . Comparable outcome were also supported by [72] . Comparable results were also obtained by [73] . Combination of organic fertilizer suggestively increased organic matter [35] and [74] .

Post harvest soil total nitrogen as affected by sulphur applied with compost is given in Table 5.

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

Analysis of data indicated that soil total nitrogen content was considerably affected by sulphur applied with compost. Highest total soil N of 1756 mg∙kg∙ha⁻¹ was observed with submission of compost and S at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by compost with S @ 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest total soil nitrogen of 940 mg∙kg⁻¹ was noted in the control treatment. [41] reported the same results, who observed increased concentration in total soil nitrogen through application of organic materials with rock phosphate. Similar results have been shown by [16] who stated that the relevance of rock phosphate with organic manure have the capability to the soil nitrogen and phosphorus concentration and plant uptake. The same results were also presented by [75] found that maize yield and soil nitrogen were significantly increased when organic manure was applied in combination with NPK. These fallout are in line with [76] , reported that after composting process the raise might be credited to a straight result of organic nitrogen resulting from the compost, which is gradually mineralized in soil [77] . Our results are also supported by [78] .

Analysis of data revealed that post harvest soil P content was considerably affected by treatment combination of sulphur applied with compost is present in Table 5. Highest soil P content of 5.704 mg∙kg∙ha⁻¹ was obtained by means of compost and S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was statically similar to compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by N, P and K with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was similar to compost and S at the rate of 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest soil P content of 3.10 mg∙kg⁻¹ was recorded in the control treatment. The comparable results was obtained by [14] who found that it may be due to that sulphur reduced pH of the soil and making phosphorus and micronutrients more available. Similarly [79] and [80] and [81] found that sulphur has helpful outcome from the soil on releasing phosphorus and increased the yield of plant. Comparable results were also reported by [41] who found that concentration of P might be amplified when organic materials are mixed with rock phosphate. Comparable results were also reported by [48] and [67] who noticed that use of inorganic and organic manures increased the phosphorus availability in the soil. Over results are also supported by [71] [82] [83] [84] .

Data regarding plant N and P concentration as affected by sulphur applied with compost are presented in present in Table 6.

Data regarding plant N concentration as affected by sulphur applied with compost are presented in Table 6.

Data regarding plant N concentration as significantly affected by the submission of sulphur applied with compost. Maximum plant N concentration of 1.29% was obtained with appliance of compost with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by compost and S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant N concentration of 0.85% was

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

observed in the control treatment. This result is an agreement with [85] who observed that concentration of nitrogen in plant can be enhanced by the use of rock phosphate assorted with organic materials. [86] also supported our results that plant N concentration is able to raise by the combined submission of organic and inorganic sources of N. Further scientists [47] [48] and [67] in various plants also practical amplified concentration of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when organic and inorganic fertilizers were applied from different sources such as FYM, green manure and chemical fertilizers. Our results are also supported by [87] .

Wheat plant P concentration as affected by sulphur applied with compost is shown in Table 6. Plant P concentration was drastically affected by sulphur applied with compost. Highest plant P concentration of 0.24% was recorded with submission of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was statistically comparable to compost and S at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹, followed by N, P and K with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant P concentration of 0.08% was observed in the control treatment. This might be due to that around the roots in small areas pH of the calcareous soil decreased by the addition of sulphur and absorption potential of phosphorus increases [88] . Composts prepared with rock phosphate out additional amounts of alkaline phosphates and acid in soil as compared to other common composts, improved phosphorus solubilization for longer time. During nitrogen fixation, legumes may be able to release supplementary phosphorus from RP by means of rhizosphere acidification [9] . [47] [48] [67] also observed better uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium concentration by plant were ominously inclined by organic manures. [71] [82] [87] and [89] founded that addition of naturals manures and compost to soil improved the Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium concentrations in plant.

Wheat plant N uptake as affected by sulphur applied with compost is shown in Table 7.

Analysis of data shows that plant N uptake was significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost. Highest N uptake of 125.7 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded by the use of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ which was 141% increase over control (Figure 4) and was statistically similar to compost with S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed by N, P and K with S at the rate of 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant nitrogen uptake of 51 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded in the control treatment. These results are conformity with [85] who observed that RP when assorted with organic materials can develop nitrogen uptake by plant. [86] also support our results that uptake of nitrogen by plant can be increased by the combined use of organic and inorganic sources of N. Further researchers [47] [48] [67] also observed improved uptake of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium when organic and inorganic fertilizers were applied from different sources. Our results are also supported by [87] originate that plant nitrogen and phosphorus uptake were increased when rock phosphate was mixed organic fertilizers.

Plant P uptake was significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost is shown in Table 7. The highest plant P uptakes of 17.5 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded with the application of compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was 272.3%, increase over control (Figure 5) and was statically similar to compost with S at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant P uptake of 4.3 kg⁻¹ was noted in the control treatment. This may be due to that sulphur reduced pH of the soil and making phosphorus and micronutrients more available to the plant [79] . Our results were also supported by [90] who experiential that uptake of phosphorus by plant

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

were significantly increased with residual effect of N-based compost. [87] also found that plant nitrogen and phosphorus uptakes were improved when RP was applied was mixed with organic fertilizers. [47] [48] [67] also observed N, P and K increased uptake by plant were ominously inclined by organic manures. [71] [82] [87] and [89] founded that addition of naturals manures and compost to soil improved the Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium concentrations in plant.

Table 8 showed the mean data of plant micronutrients concentration as affected by sulphur applied with compost.

Table 8 showed the mean data of plant micronutrients concentration as affected by sulphur applied with compost. Results showed that Fe concentration in plant was significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost. Maximum plant Fe concentration of 58.1 mg∙kg⁻¹ was recorded with application of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was statistically similar to N, P, K with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P and K followed by compost and S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant Fe concentration of 38.2 mg∙kg⁻¹ was observed in the control treatment. The same results was obtained by [79] who found that it may be due to that sulphur reduced pH of the soil and making phosphorus and micronutrients more available to the plant. Our results were also supported by [80] who reported that utilization of sulfur in calcareous soil and with neutralizing lime improved accessibility of iron. [79] showed the same results.

Table 8 showed the mean data of plant micronutrients concentration as affected by sulphur applied with compost. Results show that Zn concentration in plant was significantly affected by sulphur applied with compost. Maximum plant Zn concentration of 42.03 mg∙kg⁻¹ was recorded with application of compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, Which was statistically similar to N, P, K and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and compost with S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P and K followed by compost and S @ 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant zinc concentration of 25.07 mg∙kg⁻¹ was observed in the control treatment. [91] supported our results who reported that use of elemental sulphur improved zinc and cadmium solubilization in soil and amplified their uptake by plants. [92] reported that Fe, Zn and Cu concentration by plant were ominously inclined by compost. [93] reported

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, N, P, and K in plant.

Concentration of Cu in wheat plant as affected by sulphur applied with compost is presented in Table 8. Data show that Cu concentration was significantly affected by treatment combination of sulphur applied with compost. Highest plant Cu concentration of 16.3 mg∙kg⁻¹ was observed with submission of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ which was statistically similar to compost with S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ followed, by compost and S @ 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. Lowest plant Cu concentration of 6.0 mg∙kg⁻¹ was noted in the control treatment. [93] reported that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, N, P, and K in plant. [91] [94] [95] founded that pH reducing agents such as sulphur and sulphuric acid improves the properties of calcareous soils and enhanced the concentration of nutrients, including micronutrients.

Concentration of Mn in wheat plant as affected by sulphur applied with compost is given in Table 8. Data show that Mn concentration was significantly affected by treatment combination of sulphur applied with compost. Highest plant Mn concentration of 95.5 mg∙kg⁻¹ was noticed by submission of compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ that was statistically comparable to N, P and K fertilizers followed by compost and S @ 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. Lowest plant Mn concentration of 65.8 mg∙kg⁻¹ was observed in the control treatment. Our results are comparable with the result of [91] [94] [95] founded that pH reducing agents such as sulphur and sulphuric acid improves the properties of calcareous soils and enhanced the concentration of nutrients, including micronutrients. [93] reported that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, N, P, and K in plant.

Wheat plant Fe uptake as affected by sulphur applied with compost is present in Table 9. Data show that plant Fe uptake was significantly affected by treatment combination. Highest plant Fe uptake of 0.56 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded with application of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ which was 124% increase over control (Figure 6), Followed by N, P and K with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant Fe uptake of 0.25 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded in the control treatment. This result was is in agreement with [79] who found that it may be due to that sulphur reduced pH of the soil and making phosphorus and micronutrients more available to the plant. [93] , reported that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, N, P, and K in plant. Our results were supported by [79] who reported that concentration of iron was increased in silage corn by with application of S. Similarly [96] supported our results in their findings that Fe and Zn uptake was increased in

*Means with different letter (S) in columns are significantly different at P ≤ 0.05.

calcareous soils by sulphur application.

Wheat plant Zn uptake as affected by sulphur applied with compost is shown in Table 9. Data show that plant Zn uptake was significantly affected by treatment combination. Highest plant Zn uptake of 0.41 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded with application of compost and S at the rate of 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was 143% increase over control (Figure 7) followed by N, P and K and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and compost with

S at the rate of 30 kg∙ha⁻¹. The lowest plant Zn uptake of 0.17 kg∙ha⁻¹ was recorded in the control treatment. [93] , reported that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, N, P, and K in plant. Similarly [96] supported our results in their findings that Fe and Zn uptake was increased in calcareous soils by sulphur application.

Table 9 showed mean data of Cu uptake by wheat as influenced by sulphur applied with compost. Plant Cu uptake was significantly affected by treatment combinations of sulphur applied with compost. Highest plant Cu uptake of 0.16 kg∙ha⁻¹ was noted with application of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was 300% increase over control (Figure 8), followed by compost with S @ 30 kg∙ha⁻¹ and N, P and K fertilizers. Lowest plant Cu uptake of 0.04 kg∙ha⁻¹ was practical in the control treatment. [93] reported that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, N, P, and K in plant. [92] reported that Fe, Zn and Cu concentration by plant were ominously inclined by compost.

Table 9 showed mean data of Mn uptake by wheat plant as influenced by sulphur applied with compost. Plant Mn uptake was significantly affected by treatment combinations of sulphur applied with compost. Highest plant Mn uptake of 0.93 kg∙ha⁻¹ was noted with application of compost and S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹, which was 111% increase over control (Figure 9), followed by N, P and K with S @ 20 kg∙ha⁻¹ and was statistically similar with compost with S @ 10 kg∙ha⁻¹. Lowest

plant Mn of 0.44 kg∙ha⁻¹ was observed in the control treatment. [93] reported that using organic fertilizers the organic matter of the soil increases and thus increases the concentration of, Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, N, P, and K in plant. [91] [94] [95] founded that pH reducing agents such as sulphur and sulphuric acid improves the properties of calcareous soils and enhanced the concentration of nutrients, including micronutrients.