Comparación de la producción de forrajes hidropónicos fertilizados con soluciones nutritivas minerales y orgánicos en la Estación Agropecuaria UTPL

Abstract

Abstract: This project compared the production of hydroponic forages: barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat (Triticum spp.), fertilized with mineral and organic nutrient solutions at the UTPL Agricultural Station (Loja, Ecuador). A complete block experimental design was used with two treatments: mineral solutions (ABC) and organic solutions (humic acids). Germination percentage, height, fresh weight, and protein content were analyzed. The results indicate high germination in mineral and organic barley, and lower germination in mineral wheat, while organic wheat showed no germination. Likewise, barley with mineral solutions achieved higher height, biomass, and protein than the other treatments, followed by barley with organic solutions, and finally wheat with mineral solution application. Research confirms the effectiveness of mineral solutions in the development and production of HGF, due to their nutritional balance and immediate bioavailability of nutrients, while humic acids require further study to optimize their application and improve yields.