Efecto de la fertilización mineral y orgánica en el cultivo de tomate cherry producido bajo invernadero en la Estación Agropecuaria UTPL

Abstract

Abstract: The project "Effect of Mineral and Organic Fertilization on Cherry Tomato Crops Grown Under Greenhouse Conditions at the UTPL Agricultural Station" evaluated two fertilization treatments: mineral, organic, and a control. Variables such as stem diameter, bunches per plant, fruit per bunch and plant, fruit weight, yield per plant, and total yield were analyzed. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between treatments, with the mineral treatment (T2) standing out for its higher yield, surpassing the organic (T1) and control (T0) treatments. In terms of the benefit/cost ratio, the mineral treatment was the most profitable, reaching values ​​of 1.25 in the first crop and 2.43 in the second, demonstrating excellent economic performance. The organic treatment showed a b/c ratio of 0.64, improving to 1.61 in the second crop, reflecting increased profitability. While the control treatment showed intermediate values, with b/c ratios of 0.82 and 1.90 in the first and second production, respectively. All treatments were economically viable.