Estudio de la aplicación de activadores en el desarrollo fenológico y productivo de Pennisetum clandestinum, en la Estación Agropecuaria UTPL

Abstract

Abstract: This research was developed with the purpose of studying the effect of the bioactivator (Taravert Evo) and a salt corrector (Tarasoil Calcium) on the phenological and productive development of kikuyo at the UTPL Agricultural Station. Four plots of half a hectare each were established, then a soil sample was taken at a depth of 20 cm per plot for chemical analysis of each sample; subsequently, four growth bioactivators were applied every 15 days for two months, using Taravert Evo plus Tarasoil Calcium at a concentration of 1 and 2 L/ha respectively, the applications were by spraying to the foliage and soil. The variables measured in kikuyo were: plant height, biomass, protein and NPK in soil, the results were evaluated after 55 days. The results indicate that the application to kikuyo with bioactivators achieved the highest results in height: 27 cm, biomass: 0,17 kg/m2 /crop compared to the control, in terms of protein: 13,25 %, there were no statistical differences; also, in soil quality there were no statistical differences between the two treatments.